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Current U.S. aviation accident reports and safety updates
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T-6A Texan II Military Trainer Crashes Near Seguin, Texas; Pilots Eject and Under Medical Evaluation
A T-6A Texan II military trainer crashed near Seguin, Texas on October 23, 2026. Both pilots ejected safely and are under medical evaluation.
Dassault Falcon 50 Private Jet Skids Off Runway at Las Vegas Airport with Amy Jo Johnson and Donnie Wahlberg
A Dassault Falcon 50 private jet carrying Donnie Wahlberg skidded off the runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on October 20, 2026. No…
Cessna 185 Crashes into Marsh in Tavares, Florida; Three On Board
A Cessna 185 crashed into a marsh in Tavares, Florida on October 20, 2026. Three people were on board. The FAA is investigating.
Robinson R44 Helicopter Crashes at Private Residence in Kinnelon, New Jersey; Pilot Uninjured
A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed at a private residence in Kinnelon, New Jersey on October 19, 2026. The pilot was the sole occupant and was uninjured.…
Small Plane Crashes into Traffic in San Jose, California; Three Injured
A small plane crashed into traffic on Capitol Expressway in San Jose, California on October 17, 2026. Three people onboard were injured. The FAA is investigating.
Private Jet Skids Off Runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
A Dassault Falcon 50 private jet carrying Donnie Wahlberg skidded off the runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on October 18, 2026. No…
Zenith 750 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff from Union County Airport, Ohio
A Zenith 750 crashed shortly after takeoff from Union County Airport in Ohio on October 14, 2026. The pilot was the sole occupant and survived. FAA…
Amazon Cargo Boeing 767 Crashes in California, Killing 5 and Injuring 5; NTSB Investigation Underway
An Amazon cargo Boeing 767 crashed in California on October 14, 2026, resulting in five fatalities and five injuries. The NTSB is investigating the accident.
Mooney M20C Lands Gear-Up at Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro, North Carolina
A Mooney M20C landed gear-up at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina on October 6, 2026. The pilot was the sole occupant.
Hughes 269B Helicopter Crashes in Medley, West Virginia
A Hughes 269B helicopter crashed in Medley, West Virginia on October 6, 2026. The pilot was the sole occupant. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the…
Lancair IV-P Crashes Near Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth, Texas
A Lancair IV-P crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth, Texas on October 7, 2026. The pilot was the only occupant. FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Two Dead in Small Plane Crash Near Petaluma Municipal Airport, California on October 7, 2026
A Vans RV-7A small plane crashed near Petaluma Municipal Airport, California, on October 7, 2026, killing both occupants. The FAA and local authorities are investigating.