TagFAA Occurrences(36)
Information on unexpected events involving aircraft in motion, which are tracked by the FAA. These include everything from minor ground incidents (eg ‘runway incursions’) to serious in-flight emergencies (accidents).
Why we are tracking this
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2025-02-17
Tracking FAA ‘Occurrences’ at Sea-Tac: a new focus
Sea-Tac Airport is in the midst of both Federal (NEPA) and State (SEPA) environmental reviews of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). These reviews will determine by how much, if any, the airport can safely expand in the coming years. A key factor in this review is the airport’s ability to manage an increasing number -
2025-02-12Plane goes off taxiway at Lambert International Airport
United Airlines Flight Skids Off Taxiway in St. Louis Amid Snowy Conditions A United Express CRJ-550, operated by GoJet Airlines, skidded off the taxiway after landing at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) on Wednesday morning. The aircraft, arriving from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), touched down on Runway 10:50 a.m. before veering into a -
2025-02-101 dead, 4 injured after jets collide at Scottsdale Airport
The incident occurred after the landing gear of a jet failed. By Clara McMichael, T. Michelle Murphy, Laryssa Demkiw, and Jennifer Watts February 10, 2025, 7:22 PM One person is dead and four others are injured after a Bombardier Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport and crashed into a Gulfstream -
2025-02-08Missing commuter plane found crashed on Alaska sea ice and all 10 aboard are dead, authorities say
Guard via AP) By BECKY BOHRER and HALLIE GOLDEN The Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A small commuter plane that crashed in western Alaska on its way to the hub community of Nome was located Friday on sea ice, and all 10 people on board were dead, authorities said. The crash was one of -
2025-02-05Snow, Japan Airlines incident delays more than 100 flights at Sea-Tac Airport
The Brief Snow, ice, and a plane incident caused delays and cancelations at Sea-Tac Airport Wednesday. A taxiing Japan Airlines plane struck a parked Delta aircraft; no injuries were reported. Passengers should check flight updates and review airline rebooking policies. SEATTLE – A combination of winter weather and an aircraft incident caused significant flight disruptions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Wednesday, leaving -
2025-01-30Aircraft accident in water near Reagan National DCA
Image shows a crashed aircraft partially submerged in water near an airport runway, with emergency response boats on scene. The aircraft appears to have gone down in a body of water adjacent to airport facilities, with the terminal building and other aircraft visible in the background.