Silenced for Crying Wolf
The Twin Otter’s terrain-avoidance system might have provided ample warning of the mountain ahead, but the pilot had disabled it due to false alarms.
Accident Investigation
Inadequacies
The NTSB cited deficient inspections and oversight in the 2022 crash of a former military helicopter that killed six.
Loose Overalls and a Loose Door
A loose latch on an MD500’s door and unsecured overalls in the back seat led to a crash that killed all three occupants, the TAIC says.
Off the Beaten Path
The private mountain airstrip presented many challenges, including high terrain, tricky winds, a steep final approach, and a relatively short, wet runway.
‘A Slip of Attention’
Unsecured cowling fasteners touched off a chain of events that led to loss of control of a Cessna 560 Encore, the TSB says.
Unresolved Fault

The pilots of an A320 tried a different way of solving a recurring flight control problem and were startled by the results.
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