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Current U.S. aviation accident reports and safety updates
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Cessna 421C Crashes Near Fulton Airport; Four Transported to Hospital
A Cessna 421C crashed near Fulton Airport, Kentucky, on August 21. All four occupants were transported to a hospital; their conditions remain unconfirmed.
Charter Cessna 441 Conquest Crashes Near Cape Newenham, Alaska, Killing All 8 Onboard
A charter Cessna 441 Conquest crashed near Cape Newenham in western Alaska on August 20, 2026, killing all eight people on board. The NTSB is investigating…
NetJets Cessna Citation Longitude Nose-Gear-Up Landing in Ohio on August 19, 2026
A NetJets Cessna Citation Longitude experienced a nose-gear-up landing in Ohio on August 19, 2026. No injuries reported. FAA investigating.
United Airlines Boeing 737-800 Suffers Tire Failure at Chicago O’Hare on August 17, 2026
Two Boeing 737 aircraft suffered tire failures during landing at Chicago O'Hare and Chicago Midway airports on August 17 and 18, 2026. FAA is investigating both…
Gulfstream G-IV N406JS Leaves Runway at Spirit of St. Louis Airport
Gulfstream G-IV N406JS left the runway at Spirit of St. Louis Airport on August 14, 2026. Ten people were aboard and no injuries were reported.
Robinson R44 Helicopter Crashes Near Anthony, Florida; Two Injured
A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed near Anthony, Florida on August 12, 2026, injuring two people. The FAA is investigating the accident.
Marine Pilot Ejects Safely After F-35B Crash Near MCAS Miramar, California on August 16, 2026
A Lockheed Martin F-35B crashed near MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California on August 16, 2026. The Marine pilot ejected safely. FAA is investigating.
Two Firefighters Killed in Sikorsky S-64 Helicopter Crash Near Widemouth 2 Fire, Utah on August 7, 2026
A Sikorsky S-64 helicopter crashed near the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah on August 7, 2026, killing two firefighters. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Two Soldiers Killed in Army AH-64E Apache Helicopter Crash Near Salado, Texas
An Army AH-64E Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, on August 12, 2026, killing two soldiers. The incident is under investigation.
Three Dead in Piper PA-22 Crash Near McCarthy, Alaska on July 29, 2026
A Piper PA-22 crashed near McCarthy, Alaska on July 29, 2026, killing three people. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.
F-35B Stealth Fighter Crashes at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Pilot Ejects Safely
An F-35B stealth fighter crashed near MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California, on July 31, 2026. The pilot ejected safely and is in stable condition.
Piper PA-28 Makes Emergency Landing on Highway in Pensacola, Florida on August 3, 2026
A Piper PA-28 made an emergency landing on a highway in Pensacola, Florida on August 3, 2026, after the pilot reported oil pressure issues. Two people…