Latest "aviation mishap" stories

Lawsuit filed by families of 4 Marines killed in 2018 CH-53 crash

“The EPDM “button” material degraded after being exposed to hydraulic fluid causing a blockage in the hydraulic system resulting in a “hydraulic lock” condition, causing the flight control system from the subject helicopter to become uncontrollable, unresponsive and/or inoperative leading to the crash."

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Investigation into death of lieutenant by tail rotor blade reveals lapses in Camp Pendleton flight line emergency procedures

The tail rotor blade of a UH-1Y Venom cut a nearly foot long laceration in the lieutenant's head.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago