The history of the JAPAN AIRLINES flight JAL877 is summarized as below, based on the data from digital flight data recorder (DFDR) and the statements of the pilot in command (PIC), the first officer (FO), flight attendants (FAs) and an injured passenger. On November...
Japan Airlines – Boeing B787-800 (JA829J) flight JAL007
On January 7, 2013, about 1021 eastern standard time, smoke was discovered by cleaning personnel in the aft cabin of a Japan Airlines Boeing B787 registered JA829J , which was parked at a gate at General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston,...
Aviation accidents
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.
Aviation incidents
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.
Aviation serious 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.