The Ryanair flight FR772 made a normal landing on Runway 31 at Prestwick Airport. As the turnoff at the end of the runway approached, the brakes were applied, with no apparent effect, and Ryanair flight FR772 slid off the end of the runway onto the grass. There was no...
The BRIT AIR flight AF5937 crew took off from Paris Orly at 18 h 30 bound for Lorient Lann Bihoué. It was the fifth and last flight of the day. The captain was at the controls (PF). At around 19 h 00 just before the descent, he reviewed the ATIS Whisky information...
An aviation accident is an incident in which an aircraft is damaged or destroyed as a result of a collision, fire, structural failure, or other event. Aviation accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, including mechanical failure, pilot error, adverse weather conditions, and sabotage. Aviation accidents can result in fatalities, injuries, and damage to property.
An aviation incident is an occurrence, other than an accident, that affects or could affect the safety of aircraft operations. Examples of aviation incidents include near collisions, runway incursions, and unruly passenger incidents.
A serious incident in aviation refers to an event that could have resulted in an accident or that had the potential to cause serious injury or death. Some examples of serious incidents in aviation include engine failure, in-flight fires, and loss of control of the aircraft.