Aviation Facts & Analysis

Bird strikes occur daily in the United States, averaging roughly 50 to 60 reported incidents every single day. Yet the vast majority cause no injuries and no serious damage to aircraft. This article breaks down the real numbers, explains when and where bird strikes happen most, and shows what the aviation industry does to keep […]

Key Takeaways Fault in a mid air collision is rarely placed on a single person. Multiple parties – including pilots, air traffic controllers, operators, and manufacturers – often share responsibility. The national transportation safety board investigates to improve aviation safety, but its findings do not control civil liability in a wrongful death lawsuit or personal

Air turbulence is the irregular motion of the atmosphere that causes an aircraft flying through it to jolt, shake, or experience sudden changes in altitude and or attitude. Understanding the different types of turbulence and their intensity levels is essential for passengers, crew, and anyone who has been injured during a turbulence event and wants

What Is Flight Accident Insurance? Flight accident insurance is a specialized form of accident insurance that pays a lump sum benefit if you suffer accidental death, loss of limb, or permanent disability caused by an accident on a licensed commercial flight. It covers you while boarding, flying, or disembarking, and it works separately from airline

Key Takeaways A dual engine failure turns an aircraft into a very heavy glider; it does not simply fall from the sky. Pilots use checklists, dual engine restart procedures, and backup power systems like the RAT, batteries, and auxiliary power unit. Real cases such as us airways flight 1549, Air Transat Flight 236, and the

Key Takeaways Airplane windows are round because curved edges spread force across the fuselage; the tiny hole helps manage cabin pressure between panes. Most jets are painted white because it reflects heat, exposes damage, reduces weight, and helps most airlines save on maintenance. Many aviation quirks come from aviation history, from the wright brothers to

Key Takeways AME most commonly stands for aviation medical examiner in aviation. In regions outside the United States, AME stands for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. The meaning depends on context: pilot medical certification or aircraft maintenance. In the United States, the FAA uses aviation medical examiner AME; maintenance roles are usually aircraft mechanics or AMTs. SUFFERING

Key Takeways In general, it is usually safe to fly after a concussion if you have a mild concussion, stable symptoms, and no brain bleed or skull fracture. Same-day or next-day air travel after a head injury should be cleared by a doctor. Cabin pressure, noise, light, and sensory overload can make common concussion symptoms

Key Takeaways Airport injuries can happen in a busy terminal, on jet bridges, at security checkpoints, in shuttle buses, or from falling luggage. If you experience a personal injury at an airport, your immediate priority must be to seek medical attention, officially document the hazard, and identify the responsible operating party. First steps: get medical

If you’re wondering about the chance of your flight crashing, here’s the direct answer: for a large commercial flight, the probability of a serious crash on any given flight is roughly 0.000001%. That translates to about 1 in 100 million flights experiencing a crash. The odds of dying in a commercial airplane crash are approximately