Coverage of aviation accidents, emergencies, diversions, and safety investigations, from initial reports to final findings. We follow what happened, what investigators uncover, and what it means for the wider industry.
July 23, 2026 10:58 UTC —
A Delta A220 diverted to Vancouver after a cigarette-like smell in a lavatory. Canadian investigators traced it to a faulty water heater.
July 22, 2026 02:31 UTC —
American Airlines Flight AA108, a Boeing 777, diverted to JFK on July 20 after its landing gear stuck down, ending its London Heathrow crossing.
July 22, 2026 01:33 UTC —
A United 737 declared minimum fuel and diverted to Luke Air Force Base after storms shut Phoenix Sky Harbor. Here is what happened and why.
July 21, 2026 07:13 UTC —
NTSB report on the Charleston jet collision blames a mis-parked Breeze A220 and an ANA 787 crew that lost taxi clearance at night.
July 21, 2026 07:02 UTC —
Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787 near-miss over the Atlantic: both jets were cleared to the same level before TCAS pulled them apart.
July 21, 2026 02:23 UTC —
A Southwest Boeing 737-800 diverted to Charleston on July 20 after a suspected fuel leak over South Carolina. The crew squawked 7700; no injuries reported.
July 21, 2026 02:19 UTC —
Alaska Airlines Flight AS181, a Boeing 787-9, dumped fuel and returned to Rome on July 19 after an engine-vibration warning over the UK. No injuries.
July 17, 2026 12:24 UTC —
Ryanair 737 engine failure over North Macedonia shattered a cabin window and partly pulled a passenger out. Investigators probe a CFM56 fan blade.
