FAA Orders Seat Frame Fixes on Bombardier Jets
The directive requires Loctite application and new hardware on specific BD-700 models to protect lap belt anchors and backrest locks, affecting 42 U.S. aircraft with total costs up to $127,008.
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Aviation Safety
Latest aviation safety news covering incidents, accident investigations, regulations, and industry best practices.
12 Killed in Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash
The Pacific Aerospace 750XL crashed near Butler Memorial Airport shortly after takeoff on June 14, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and eleven skydivers as investigations begin.
Homemade Aircraft Crash Kills Pilot Near Kazanbash
A 57-year-old pilot died when his homemade light aircraft crashed near Kazanbash in Tatarstan's Arsky District shortly after takeoff on June 6, 2026.
Cessna 150L N156KA Crashes on Approach in Florida
The 1973-model aircraft owned by Xclusive Level Auto Glass LLC went down near Kissimmee-Gateway Airport at 15:58 LT on June 6, sending both occupants to hospitals with critical injuries.
French Gendarmerie H145 Crash Kills One in Loiret
An Airbus Helicopters H145 operated by the National Gendarmerie crashed near Bray-Saint-Aignan on June 7, 2026, during a search mission, resulting in one death and two injuries.
Beechcraft Bonanza Crash Near Medulin Kills Four Austrians
The 2015-model D-ENTT aircraft departed Austria and spun out of control on final approach to LDPM on June 4, leaving four dead in an incident under Croatian investigation.
Lufthansa 787 Nose Gear Collapses at Frankfurt, Injuring Staff
A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner registered D-ABPQ suffered nose landing gear failure while parked at a gate, causing minor injuries to crew and ground staff with flight LH450 canceled.
United Flight UA2005 Diverted After Cockpit Breach Attempts
A 75-year-old Russian-speaking passenger made multiple attempts to enter the cockpit on the Chicago to Minneapolis flight, prompting diversion to Madison where off-duty officers and local authorities intervened.
Cessna 172 Crash Near North Perry Airport Injures Two
The May 29 incident near Pembroke Pines hospital highlights ongoing safety issues at the busy Florida airfield with dozens of prior accidents reported.
ASSURE Task A43 Validates UAS Engine Ingestion Models
The May 2026 sUAS News review confirms LS-DYNA predictions matched physical results from a 1.216 kg drone ingested into a CFM56-7B turbofan at 180 knots.