Ryanair flight FR058 departed London Stansted , the aircraft climbed to its allotted cruising level, with the Captain as the Pilot Flying (PF) and the First Officer as the Pilot Not Flying (PNF). This was the PF’s last day of duty for the Operator. He would be...
Virgin Atlantic flight VS024 was a Los Angeles LAX to London Heathrow LHR on 05 November 1997, operated with a A340-311 Airbus registration G-VSKY. The accident occurred when the aircraft, which had a landing gear problem on its first approach to Heathrow Airport,...
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.