Aviation Crashes and Accidents in the News

Stay informed on the latest developments in aviation accidents and crashes with our comprehensive news coverage. As trusted aviation crash attorneys, we understand the importance of staying updated on incidents affecting air travel safety. Our news section provides timely updates, expert insights, and analysis on aviation accidents worldwide. Whether you’re a concerned traveler, an industry professional, or seeking legal guidance, our dedicated team is here to keep you informed and offer assistance when needed. Explore our news section for the latest information on aviation incidents and the legal implications involved.

King Air 350 Takeoff Crash Expert Commentary

Aviation Expert Commentary

Expert commentary on the Addison King Air 350 crash, focusing on the takeoff-phase control, asymmetric thrust, and investigative issues that make fatal twin-engine turboprop departures technically and legally significant.

Air Ambulance Liability and Operational Control in Aviation Accident Cases

Aviation Law & Investigation

Air Ambulance Operations and the Aviation Litigation Landscape Air ambulance liability in aviation accident cases often involves the interaction among operational control, medical-transport functions, and the layered federal rules governing aircraft operation and...

NTSB Final Report on Air Canada BD500 Cabin Smoke Event and Evacuation in Denver

Accident Analysis

An NTSB final report on Air Canada Flight 1038 found that unidentified burned debris in an aft galley oven generated cabin smoke and odor during climb from Denver, leading to a return, a runway evacuation, and one serious passenger injury.

Operational Control in Private, Charter, and Managed Aircraft Flights

Aviation Operations & Regulatory Environment

Operational control is often the decisive issue in cases involving privately operated, chartered, and managed aircraft. This article explains how regulators, investigators, and courts analyze that issue and why it matters in complex aviation litigation.

American Airlines Flight 1286 Turbulence Event Near Miami: NTSB Final Report

Accident Analysis

An American Airlines Airbus A321 encountered severe convectively induced turbulence during climb after departing Miami on June 22, 2025, injuring one flight attendant seriously and nine other occupants less severely. The NTSB final report attributed the event to a rapidly developing convective cell on a dark, moonless evening and discussed the limits of available weather depiction before the encounter.

Air Canada Express Flight 8646 CRJ-900 Collision at LaGuardia (LGA)

Accident Analysis, Featured

Initial facts from Air Canada, the FAA, and the TSB of Canada on the March 22, 2026 Air Canada Express Flight 8646 (Jazz CRJ-900) accident at LaGuardia, where the aircraft struck an ARFF vehicle after landing on Runway 4. The Captain and First Officer were killed, and the NTSB is leading the investigation.

Piper PA-24-180 Fuel Starvation Crash at Eufaula (N5520P) — NTSB Final Report

Accident Analysis

NTSB final report summary of the Jan. 31, 2024 crash of a Piper PA-24-180 (N5520P) shortly after departure from Weedon Field (EUF) in Eufaula, Alabama. Investigators found a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation linked to inadequate fuel planning and management and an attempted turn back toward the runway.

Aviation Product Liability: When Manufacturers May Be Liable

Aviation Law & Investigation

Aviation product liability cases can involve design defects, manufacturing defects, warning failures, and component issues that are not obvious in the immediate aftermath of a crash. This article explains how manufacturer liability may arise and how those claims intersect with crashworthiness, maintenance history, evidence preservation, and the broader accident investigation.

Aero Commander 500B Crash at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (Chesterfield, MO)

Accident Analysis

Updated: Apr 8, 2026 On March 17, 2026, an Aero Commander 500-B crashed near Chesterfield, Missouri, shortly after departure from Spirit of St. Louis Airport. Preliminary NTSB data indicates the airplane departed runway 26L, entered a modified right traffic pattern,...

Crashworthiness and Survivability in Aviation Litigation

Aviation Law & Investigation

Some aviation cases do not turn only on why the aircraft came down. They also turn on what happened to the people inside once the accident sequence began. In a survivable or partly survivable crash, the legal analysis may extend beyond narrow accident causation and...

Southwest Flight 2231 Hail Damage Near Nashville (N247WN) — NTSB Final Report

Accident Analysis

Updated: Mar 25, 2026 On May 2, 2025, Southwest Airlines Flight 2231, a Boeing 737 (N247WN), encountered turbulence and hail during initial descent toward Nashville International Airport (BNA) while operating from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The...

Charter Operator Liability and Part 135 Accident Claims

Aviation Law & Investigation

For many passengers, a charter flight can feel straightforward. A company is hired, an aircraft is arranged, a crew appears, and the trip is treated as a private alternative to scheduled airline travel. After a crash, however, the legal picture is often less simple...

Flexjet Praetor 500 Hard Landing and Runway Excursion at SSI (N434FX) — NTSB Final Report

Accident Analysis

Updated: Mar 25, 2026 On September 21, 2023, a Flexjet Embraer EMB-545 MOD (N434FX) was substantially damaged during a hard landing and runway excursion at St. Simons Island Airport (SSI) in St. Simons Island, Georgia. The two pilots and six passengers were not...

Southwest Flight 554 Bird Ingestion and Cockpit Smoke (N8830Q) — NTSB Final Report

Accident Analysis

Updated: May 19, 2026 Southwest Airlines Flight 554, a Boeing 737-8 (N8830Q), departed Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana, on December 20, 2023, when a bird strike during initial climb caused the left engine's load reduction device...

Aircraft Maintenance Liability in Aviation Accident Cases

Aviation Law & Investigation

Aircraft maintenance issues can play a significant role in aviation accident litigation. In some cases, the condition of the aircraft, the quality of inspection or repair work, the handling of recurring discrepancies, or the adequacy of maintenance documentation may...