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December 12, 2011
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt resigned on Tuesday, following a weekend arrest in Fairfax, Va., for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to a statement posted to the FAA Website late in the day, Babbitt, who was named to the agency's top post in 2009, submitted his resignation to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and it was accepted. Babbitt, a former Eastern Airlines...December 12, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT TYPE NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS Dec. 1, 2011 Fulton, N.Y. Wing John R Wittman Tailwind On Dec. 1, 2011, about 1440 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built, Wing Wittman Tailwind W10, N865JT, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground in a wooded area near Fulton, N.Y. The airplane had departed from the Oswego County Airport (FZY), Fulton, N.Y., just prior...December 8, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash Wednesday of a sight-seeing helicopter in Las Vegas, killing...November 28, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS November 12, 2011 Andratx, Spain Hughes 500 G-WOOW Around 1020 CUT, a/c impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Andratx, Mallorca, Spain. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. A post-crash fire ensued. 2 Fatal The local flight departed the Son Bonet Airport (LESB), Palm, Mallorca, Spain. *Factual NTSB Data November 24, 2011 Santa...November 21, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT TYPE NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS November 3, 2011 Key West, FL Cessna 550 N938D Around 1212 EDT, a/c received minor damage during a runway overrun at Key West International Airport (EYW). The two pilots and three passengers were uninjured. According to the pilot, at touchdown the speed brakes extended but, when he went to apply wheel braking there was no braking. He then attempted to apply...November 14, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/ INJURY REMARKS October 14, 2011 Xakanaka, Botswana Cessna 208B A2-AKD Around 1350 local time, a/c crashed shortly after takeoff from an airstrip near Xakanaka. Of the 12 persons onboard, the pilot and 8 passengers were fatally injured. The a/c was destroyed and there was post-crash fire. 9 Fatal 2 Serious 2 Minor The flight was destined to the Okavanga Delta, Botswana...October 24, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS October 4, 2011 West Jordan, UT Vaughn Robert A Pulsar N91BV Around 1315 MDT, a/c impacted the terrain about one-quarter mile south of the departure end of Runway 16 at South Valley Airport. Both the pilot and passenger received fatal injuries. Witnesses stated that after the pilot completed a before-takeoff run-up check, he taxied onto runway 16 and...October 17, 2011
While aiming a laser pointer may seem innocent, in reality it has the possibilityof blinding a pilot or air traffic controller. The statistics of laser incidents has increased sharply all over the world, prompting regulatory bodies to take action. Eurocontrol last week hosted a seminar on laser interference in Brussels, Belgum. The event, organized together with the European Commission, ICAO, the European...October 17, 2011
FAA will not allow sightseeing tours to fly through off-limits areas near the New York City river line, despite news reports to the contrary, the agency reiterated last week. The use of airspace off the city's waterways has been reignited following a Bell 206B crash in the East River just after takeoff on Oct. 4., killing one passenger. NYC politicians have begun another push for the ban. An earlier crash...October 17, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS October 1, 2011 Philip, SD Robinson Helicopter CO R66 N266CY Around 1255 MDT, a/c was substantially damaged during an in-flight breakup while in cruise flight near Philip, SD. An eye witness observed the helicopter flying from west to east, along a river, about 1,000 feet AGL and reported he o saw the a/c make a turn to the left before it flew out of view...October 10, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a helicopter crash last week in New York's East River, which killed one person. The crash involved a 1976-built Bell 206B JetRanger, which sunk into the East River in downtown Manhattan shortly after takeoff on...October 10, 2011
The fatal crash of a Bell 206B JetRanger in the East River on Monday reignited political controversy regarding sightseeing flights over the heavily congested New York airspace. As National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators analyze the human factors, environment and aircraft to...October 10, 2011
As birds begin to migrate south for the winter, pilots and airfield managers are preparing themselves for the increase risk of bird strikes, the Air Force Reserve Command said Wednesday. The number of strikes typically rises from 6,500 in July to more than 9,000 in October, according to recorded monthly trends from the Air Force Safety Center Aviation...October 10, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT TYPE NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS September 25, 2011 Mataram, West Nusa, Indonesia Bell 412SP PK-OVC Around 134 UTC, helicopter crashed in a jungle under unknown circumstances 150 km east of Selaparang Airport, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. A/c sustained substantial damage and both crew members were fatally injured. 2 Fatal The flight originated at Dodo Camp Airport destined for...October 3, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT TYPE NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS September 19, 2011 Socorro, NM Concannon Milton Concannon Radial Roc N91TX Around 1310 MDT, a/c sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain while maneuvering near the Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM). The pilot and pilot-passenger sustained fatal injuries. One witness observed the a/c prior to the impact w/terrain and observed the a/c in a...September 26, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS August 15, 2011 Octate, NM Robinson R44 N828PM Around 1715 MDT, a/c was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during a landing @ a remote 1 a partial loss of engine power. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. 1 Serious 1 Minor Pilot stated he was about 50-150 ft agl and his airspeed was about 10-15 knots when...September 12, 2011
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is adding its voice to the chorus urging Congress to pass a multi-year FAA reauthorization bill to avoid a second agency shutdown in three months. "It's time to get serious and put the safety of aviation in the United States ahead of partisan politics,"...September 12, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS August 21,2011 Marshall, MI Aero Commander Callair A-9B N7638V Around 1758 EDT, a/c was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a glider tow operation at Brooks Field Airport (RMY). The pilot received fatal injuries The right wind of the tow plane dropped after landing and it entered a 60-70-deg nose down attitude. A/c completed about...September 5, 2011
The Air Transport Association (ATA) is putting pressure on FAA create policies and an expedited timetable for implementing new and more efficient air traffic procedures, the organization announced Aug. 29. A first step in this process, according to ATA, is for the FAA to focus its resources on expediting the implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) programs, including...September 5, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS August 17, 2011 Finca Arrayaes, Colombia Cessna 152 HK2597G Around 1930 UCT, a/c was destroyed following a collision w/terrain. The flight instructor and pilot received fatal injuries. 2 Fatal The flight departed Aeropuerto El Guaymaral (SKGY), Chia, Colombia about 20 minutes prior to the accident. *Factual NTSB Data August 18, 2011 Moore, ID Briegleb...
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