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Are there common causes for helicopter crashes?  Yes, there are. Here are the most common causes:    Weather Weather is a very common factor.  However, dynamic, treacherous weather conditions such as thunderstorms or fast moving cold fronts are often not a factor.  Why?  Because the danger is so obvious that pilots typically avoid any dynamic weather conditions.  However, restrictions to visibility such as low-level clouds, fog […]

Holiday Air Crashes – “Go or no Go? During the holiday season helicopter and airplane flights are typically “gotta go now.” Whether its ‘get home-itis’ or an opportunity to experience the ‘thrill of a lifetime’ it is all too often a flight that ends with a crash. Already this holiday season helicopter and airplane crashes […]

Dec 27, 2019 update: Wreckage Found in 7 Fatal Helicopter Crash off Napoli Coast, Hawaii The 7 fatal helicopter crash in Hawaii has been located in a State Park on Kauai’s northwest side. Last radio transmission from fatal flight was made :40 minutes prior to its expected return.   Strong winds and rain were noted in the […]

Bicycle Safety News:  California is one of the national leaders in serious “Car vs Bicycle Accidents”.  Why is this happening?  Today there are more cars and more bicycles trying to occupy the same narrow space on the roads.  Results?  Car wins — Bicyclists lose.  How often does this happen?  30% of the accidents are cars hitting bicycles!  Why are these numbers so high today?  Two reasons stand out:  Distracted […]

Our condolences go out to the 3 people and their families who were killed in a recent airplane accident in San Antonio, TX. On December 1, 2019, three people were killed near San Antonio International Airport when the single engine airplane crashed into a residential street just short of the runway. Initial review seems to […]