Aviation Safety & Incidents
Aircraft accidents, emergency situations, mechanical failures, safety investigations, and security incidents affecting commercial aviation operations and passenger safety.
9 events tracked
- Single source3 days ago
Coast Guard locates debris near Nantucket from missing medical aircraft
The US Coast Guard discovered wreckage near Nantucket that officials believe came from a missing emergency medical plane.
Al Jazeera
- Single source3 days ago
Authorities examine connections between Flydubai crash and Australia
Police investigate Flydubai co-pilot's connections to Australia following an unspecified incident.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓4 days ago
UAE labels cockpit assault by FlyDubai officer a terrorism attempt
UAE says FlyDubai co-pilot attempted terrorist act by attacking plane; incident raises aviation security and insurance concerns.
CNBC
- Reported by 3 outletsMARKET SHOCK ↓5 days ago
Flydubai co-pilot assaulted captain using axe during flight, UAE confirms
A co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe aboard a Flydubai aircraft, which descended sharply before crew and passengers subdued the attacker.
BBC News · The Guardian · Al Jazeera
- Single source5 days ago
Flydubai captain recounts violent confrontation with colleague in cockpit
A Flydubai pilot described opening the cockpit door during an assault by his co-pilot, citing concern for passenger safety.
BBC News
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- Reported by 2 outlets6 days ago
Flydubai passenger held children during cockpit attack and rapid descent
Flydubai passenger recounts children embrace as aircraft nosedived during attack.
BBC News · Al Jazeera
- Reported by 2 outlets6 days ago
Flydubai flight targeted in cockpit incident as probe begins
Flydubai flight came under attack; investigation into the incident is underway.
Al Jazeera · The Guardian
- Reported by 2 outlets6 days ago
Flydubai permits pilot with assault record to resume flying duties
Flydubai pilot cleared to fly despite history of attacking co-pilot, raising safety and regulatory oversight questions.
Al Jazeera · BBC News
- Reported by 2 outletsMARKET SHOCK ↓7 days ago
Israeli-bound plane drops thousands of feet, forcing emergency diversion
Israeli aircraft experienced sudden altitude loss during flight, with passenger describing severe turbulence resembling a rollercoaster.
BBC News · Al Jazeera