Explore Aviation Accidents in Summary Form
BlackBoxWiki is a curated collection of aviation accident case files. Start with a quick, high-level summary, then follow the links to official reports, safety findings, and evidence.
Clear, concise summaries of aviation accidents and incidents. Each case file covers the essentials: when and where it happened, the aircraft and airline involved, what caused it, and the outcome. You’ll also find links to official reports, safety recommendations, and supporting evidence for a closer look.
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21 Air LLC — 7598
On September 6, 2026, a Boeing 767-33A cargo flight operating for Amazon.com Services LLC overran runway 30 at Miami International Airport. The aircraft crossed the runway threshold at 177 knots groundspeed and touched down approximately 3,750 feet beyond the threshold. During the rollout, the aircraft impacted airport lighting systems, breached a perimeter fence, and struck two passenger vehicles on public roads before coming to rest in a parking lot. While both crew members survived with minor injuries, five occupants of a ground vehicle were killed. The NTSB investigation is ongoing, and no cause has been determined.
Vietnam Airlines — VN34
A Boeing 787-9 taking off from Munich runway 26L for Hanoi rotated late and lifted off from the grass about 240 m beyond the runway end, striking its tail and approach lights. After dumping 62 t of fuel it landed on runway 26R. None of the 287 people on board were injured; the aircraft was substantially damaged. The German BFU has published an interim report; no cause has been determined.
Taxis Aéreos de Sinaloa — XA-SFT
On June 25, 2001, a Cessna 206 operated by Taxis Aéreos de Sinaloa crashed during a maneuvering approach to Cinco Llagas Airport in Mexico, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board. The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and no official cause has been determined by the NTSB.
Les Grands Jorasses — LV-WSC
On April 28, 2001, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Les Grands Jorasses crashed into farmland near Roque Pérez, Argentina, during a charter flight. The aircraft was carrying eight passengers and two crew members, all of whom were killed in the impact. The Argentine JIAAC investigation concluded that the aircraft encountered severe icing conditions while climbing through 10,000 feet, leading to a stall and a right-hand spiral dive. Contributing factors included an overweight operation, inadequate pilot rest, and the limited capability of the aircraft to operate in the prevailing icing conditions.
British Airways — G-VIIK
A ground refueler was fatally injured when a pressurized refueling hose broke loose from a British Airways Boeing 777-236, creating a fuel mist that ignited into a fireball. The aircraft was parked at Gate A37 at Denver International Airport with 26 occupants remaining on board when the inboard refueling adapter ring failed under an abnormal angular load. The investigation determined the refueler had improperly positioned the hydrant truck and routed the hose over a railing, which then snagged and applied excessive off-axis force to the adapter as the lift platform was lowered.
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China Airlines — CI204
China Airlines Flight 204 crashed into the Chiashan mountain range shortly after takeoff from Hualien Airport, killing all 54 people on board. The accident occurred because the flight crew executed a climb-out procedure intended for Runway 21 while actually departing from Runway 03. This resulted in the aircraft making a left turn toward high terrain instead of the required right turn toward the sea.
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