DAT Danish Air Transport flight DX171 was an IFR domestic passenger flight from EKKA to Copenhagen Kastrup (EKCH).4 crewmembers and 65 passengers were onboard.During the pre-flight planning phase, the flight crew experienced difficulties with the combination of:...
Flightline – Fairchild aircraft Metroliner III (EC-ITP) flight FLT400C
The Crew of Flightline flight FLT400C , consisted of the Commander and the Co-pilot, commenced duty at EGAA at 06.15 hrs on the 10 February 2011. The Flight Crew downloaded flight documentation including meteorological information for Belfast City Airport (EGAC), Cork...
American Airlines – Boeing B727-223 (N845AA) flight AA1340
On February 9, 1998, about 0954 central standard time (CST), a Boeing 727-223 (727), N845AA, operated by American Airlines as American Airlines flight AA1340 , impacted the ground short of the runway 14R threshold at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) while...
ACT Airlines – Boeing B747-412F (TC-MCL) flight TK6491
On January 1st 2017 the crew of a cargo Boeing 747-412F a/c registration TC-MCL operated by ACT Airlines including Captain, FO, loadmaster and a/c...
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.