AirJet Angola ERJ-145LR Destroyed by Fire After Landing Accident in Kolwezi — All 29 Survive
Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo — November 17, 2025 An AirJet Angola Embraer ERJ-145LR (registration D2-AJB) was destroyed by fire…
Lockheed C‑130 Hercules crash of the Turkish Air Force (reg. 68-01609) — update as of 14 November 2025
Incident Overview On 11 November 2025, a Turkish Air Force C-130E Hercules (tail number 68-1609) crashed near the Azerbaijan–Georgia border…
NTSB Update: UPS MD-11 Accident Investigation – Key Findings from Cockpit Voice Recorder and Engine Analysis
Initial Findings from the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released updates regarding the ongoing…
UPS Flight 2976 Crash at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
A tragic cargo aircraft accident occurred on November 4, 2025 at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) when UPS Flight…
The Day a Thrust Reverser Tore Off Mid-Landing
Date: May 25, 2018Aircraft: Boeing 737-2K2CA FreighterRegistration: PK-JRMOperator: Dirgantara Air ServicesEngines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15AMSN: 20943 (Line Number…
Precision in Flight Control Cable Systems: The Hidden Work Behind Smooth Aircraft Handling
When we think about how an aircraft responds seamlessly to pilot inputs, we often imagine advanced flight computers or hydraulic…
Tragic Runway Excursion at Hong Kong International Airport
A freighter flight EK9788, operated by Turkish cargo carrier Air ACT Cargo on behalf of Emirates SkyCargo, experienced a runway…
Air India Confirms Uncommanded RAT Deployment on AI117
Indian carrier Air India has confirmed that the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployment on its flight AI117 from Amritsar International…
Kalitta Air Flight K4-615 Landing Gear Incident
Incident Summary On September 29, 2025, Kalitta Air flight K4-615, operating from Hong Kong to Anchorage, Alaska, experienced a landing…
Detecting APU Oil Leaks with UV Light
Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) are critical components in modern aircraft, providing electrical power, pneumatic power for air conditioning and pressurization,…