Possible mid-air collision over Senegal between B737 and HS125

A Hawker 125 has gone missing after a suspected midiar collision over Senegal. The two aircraft were on the same airway on reciprocal tracks. The 737 diverted to it's home base and landed safely. (www.avherald.com) More...

FBI seeks mechanic linked to ValuJet crash that killed 110 in 1996

The FBI’s Miami Field Office is trying to locate an airline mechanic who may be linked to a 1996 airline crash that killed 110 people. It is offering a $10,000 reward in a "Wanted" poster calling for information about a man identified as Mauro Ociel Valenzuela-Reyes. (www.foxnews.com) More...

Convair 340 crash in South Africa, airplane destroyed but everyone survives

A Convair 340 suffered an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Wonderboom Airport (FAWB) and came down in an industrial zone. First reports indicate that everyone on board survived, but the airplane is damaged beyond repair. The airplane was being ferried to Europe for relocation. (ewn.co.za) More...

SAAF C47-TP crashes in Drakensberg mountains : 11 dead

A South African Air Force C47-TP operated by 35 Squadron has crashed in a mountainous area with the loss of all eleven occupants whilst on a routine flight from Waterkloof AFB (FAWK) to Mthatha (FAUT). Last contact with ATC indicated that the plane was flying in IMC. There was no distress call. The wreckage was found the following day after the search was delayed due to inclement weather. The area is notorious for violent thunderstorm activity. The accident occurred in an area of mountainous… (aviation-safety.net) More...

Cessna 310 impacts mountains more than 150nm off course

The Cessna was on a VFR flight from Flagstaff Pulliam (KFLG)to Tucumcari Muni (KTCC). It crashed into high ground (11,600') in San Juan County near Ironton, Colorado, which puts it around 150nm off course. (aviation-safety.net) More...