The history of the Japan Airlines flight JAL93 is summarized below, based on the statements of the Pilot-In-Command (PIC), First Officer (FO), Cabin Attendants (CAs) and interpreters, and records of the flight recorder and Air Traffic Control (ATC) communication. On...
RIGAS AEROKLUBS LATVIA flight YL-KAB was performing parachutists dropping with two airplanes at the National Parachute Sport Centre, Østre Æra airstrip in Østerdalen. The company had had a great deal of experience with this type of operations, and had been carrying...
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.