Air Contractors ATR72 EI-SLG was on the first flight following a maintenance check and the aircraft experienced an uncommanded yaw resulting in a roll to the left as it accelerated through 185 kt. Directional control was regained and subsequent cockpit indications...
Flybe Finland flight FCM992T was flown on 19 August 2012 from Tampere-Pirkkala airport to Helsinki-Vantaa airport where the flight landed at 3:42 UTC. Prior to the flight the aircrew stayed overnight at Tampere. The ATR 72-212A aircraft involved in the serious...
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.