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Current U.S. aviation accident reports and safety updates
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Medical Helicopter Crashes Off Catalina Island, Six Missing as Debris Found
A medical helicopter crashed into the water near Pebbly Beach Seaplane Base in Avalon, California, on September 30, 2026. Six people remain missing as debris has…
Cessna 414A Crashes During Takeoff at Boerne Stage Airfield, Texas on October 2, 2026
A Cessna 414A crashed during takeoff at Boerne Stage Airfield, Texas, on October 2, 2026, with two people on board. The FAA is investigating.
Amazon Air Boeing 767 Overruns Runway at Miami International Airport on September 30, 2026
An Amazon Air Boeing 767 cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport on September 30, 2026. The NTSB is investigating the incident.
Eclipse EA500 Nose Gear Collapse After Runway Excursion at Auburn Municipal Airport on September 29, 2026
An Eclipse EA500 small jet experienced a runway excursion and nose gear collapse at Auburn Municipal Airport, California, on September 29, 2026. Two people were on…
Two Dead After Midfield Aviation Aeronca Champion Crash Near Hesperia, California
An Aeronca Champion crashed near Hesperia, California on September 24, 2026, killing two people. The NTSB is investigating the accident.
Pilot Rescued After Military Training Jet Crashes Off California Coast on September 23, 2026
A small plane crashed off the coast of Morro Bay, California, on September 23, 2026. The pilot was rescued, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating…
Small Plane Ditches Near Porterville, California; Two Injured, Investigation Underway
A Cessna 560XL overran the runway while landing at Porterville Municipal Airport, California on September 22, 2026. The aircraft sustained serious damage and the FAA and…
Cirrus SR20 Crashes Near Asheville Regional Airport, North Carolina on September 19, 2026
A Cirrus SR20 crashed in a field near Asheville Regional Airport, North Carolina on September 19, 2026. Two people were on board. FAA investigating.
Beechcraft B95 Crashes Off Coast of Newport, Oregon on September 21, 2026
A Beechcraft B95 crashed in the water off the coast of Newport, Oregon on September 21, 2026. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
Eurocopter AS350 Helicopter Crashes in Chatsworth, Los Angeles on September 15, 2026
A news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles on September 15, 2026, killing all three people on board while covering a deadly bus collision.
Piper PA-15 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff Near Tok, Alaska on September 17, 2026
A Piper PA-15 crashed shortly after takeoff from a dirt strip near Tok, Alaska on September 17, 2026. Two people were on board. The NTSB is…
Texas Air National Guard F-16 Crashes in Grand Traverse County, Michigan on September 17, 2026; Pilot Ejects Safely
An F-16 fighter jet of the Texas Air National Guard crashed during training in Grand Traverse County, Michigan on September 17, 2026. The pilot ejected safely.