American Airlines flight AA383 , from Chicago O'Hare to Miami, FL , operated with a Boeing B767-300 (N-345AN) stopped on the runway during takeoff roll, caught fire and evacuated the passengers. American Airlines flight AA383 had 161 passengers and 9 crew on board,...
Japan Airlines Flight JAL123 , during a flight from Tokyo to Osaka scheduled as flight JAL123 on August 12, 1985, experienced an emergency at approximately 18:25 hours when approaching east coast of Southern Izu Peninsula, and after a continued flight of about 30...
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.