Aviation Safety News
Current U.S. aviation accident reports and safety updates
We track developing aircraft accident reports, official investigation updates, and verified source material so pilots, students, and aviation families can follow what is known without speculation.
Bell 206 Helicopter Lands on Bayonne Road With Two Aboard
The FAA says a Bell 206 landed on a Bayonne road after the pilot reported a possible engine issue. Two people were aboard.
Wheels Up Phenom 300 Diverts After Reported Alligator Strike
Wheels Up Flight 665 diverted to Charleston International after its crew reported striking an alligator while departing Charleston Executive Airport.
Cessna 172 Blown Over at John Wayne Airport With Two Aboard
The FAA says a Cessna 172 with two people aboard was blown over while taxiing at John Wayne Airport on November 7.
Cessna 172 Lands on Fort Myers Road With Two Aboard
The FAA says a Cessna 172 landed on a Fort Myers road on Nov. 7 after the pilot reported an engine issue. Two people were aboard.
Cessna 414 Lands Gear-Up at Phoenix Sky Harbor With Five Aboard
A Cessna 414 landed gear-up at Phoenix Sky Harbor on Nov. 4 with five people aboard, according to the FAA.
Piper PA-22 Crashes Near Ocotillo Wells, California
The FAA says a Piper PA-22 crashed near Ocotillo Wells on November 3 with only the pilot aboard. The NTSB will lead the investigation.
Robinson R44 Crashes in Water East of Miami Executive Airport
The FAA says a Robinson R44 carrying three people crashed in water east of Miami Executive Airport on November 4.
Cirrus SR22 Crashes in Lake of the Ozarks State Park With Two Aboard
The FAA says a Cirrus SR22 crashed in Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks State Park on November 3. Two people were aboard; injuries remain unconfirmed.
N722BD Learjet 60 Crash in Florida: What We Know
N722BD Learjet 60 crash in Florida: confirmed facts, flight data, NTSB investigation, crash video and updates from Palm Beach County.
Waimea GA-8 Crash: FAA Confirms Time and Five Aboard
A Gippsland GA-8 crashed in a Waimea field around 9 a.m. on October 30 with five people aboard, the FAA says.
FAA Confirms Pilot Alone in Macclesfield SuperSTOL Crash
The FAA says a JA35 SuperSTOL crashed in Macclesfield, North Carolina, around 9:50 a.m. October 26 with only its pilot aboard.
Eight Dead After Air Force B-52 Bomber Crashes Shortly After Takeoff in California
An Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff in California on October 24, 2026, killing eight people. The investigation is ongoing.