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Fighter accidents rose in 2019, despite overall decline in mishap rates

The Air Force saw a fleetwide decline in the most serious manned aircraft mishaps in fiscal 2019, but the number of serious mishaps increased for fighter and attack aircraft.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Navigation error blamed for deadly helicopter crash that killed seven US troops in western Iraq

The Air Force has released its investigation into the aircraft accident that left no survivors in western Iraq earlier this year, blaming pilot error after following a poorly designed flight plan.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

This week in Congress: Aviation accidents under scrutiny

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 11.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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