$250 Million Lawsuit Prepared Against FAA, Army Over D.C. Collision
Aviation attorneys at the Chicago-based law firm Clifford Law Offices have filed pre-case claims against the FAA and Army.
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FAA Warns of Boeing 747 Water Leaks
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a new airworthiness directive for Boeing 747-400, 747-400F, 747-8F, and 747-8i aircraft.
NTSB Notes Altitude ‘Discrepancy’ in Midair Collision
The agency’s chair says it is seeing “conflicting information in the data” regarding the helicopter’s altitude before the collision.
Fatigue, Maintenance Delays Led to 737 Runway Overrun
The aircraft was arriving from Vancouver, British Columbia, with six crew members and 134 passengers on board. There were no injuries.
Passenger Sues American After Back-to-Back Emergency Landings
A passenger has filed a lawsuit against American for negligence, alleging the carrier put a 737 back into service despite it being in an “unsafe condition.”
Search Teams Recover More Aircraft Debris From D.C. Crash
Divers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation are searching several underwater targets in the Potomac River for remaining aircraft debris.
Update: Bering Air Crash Site Located
A Bering Air Cessna Caravan aircraft disappeared from radar on Thursday in western Alaska. The aircraft was carrying 10 people.
Twin Otter Planned to Survey for D.C. Crash Debris
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed plans to conduct a low-altitude flight over the Potomac River.
South Korea Orders Nationwide Bird Detection Systems
Following the deadly Jeju Air crash that claimed 179 lives, South Korea is mandating bird detection radars and thermal imaging cameras.
Reflecting on the Human Toll
Accidents like these typically fade out of the news cycle after a week or so, but the feelings will remain strong for the industry and the victims’ loved ones.
