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Pilot error led to helicopter crash in St. Clair Co. last year: NTSB

Detroit news 12 Feb 2026
Clair County last summer was caused by the pilot’s loss of control during landing, when his controls and wind conditions triggered a “dynamic rollover.” ... The pilot told investigators there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures before the crash.
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Packed flight with 283 passengers enters no-go military zone after pilot error

The Mirror 09 Feb 2026
An Air France flight triggered a security alert after taxiing into a military zone at Abidjan Airport ... .
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Pilot error: CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Herald 08 Feb 2026
The helicopter carrying Chief Minister Siddaramaiah landed at the wrong helipad on Sunday due to an error of judgement on the part of the pilot, leaving officials supposed to welcome the CM in a spot ...
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London–Bengaluru Air India 787 Dreamliner glitch casts doubt on pilot error theory in Ahmedabad crash: 'Fuel switch stayed locked the 3rd time'

The Times of India 03 Feb 2026
“The pilot lightly pushed the left fuel control switch to check if its lock feature was working and found it was not because the switch moved though it was not lifted first,” the source said.
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US admits pilot error, air traffic control failures in fatal midair crash near DC

Anadolu Agency 18 Dec 2025
The US government has admitted that pilot error and failures by an air traffic controller contributed to a collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a civilian aircraft over the Potomac River, near Washington, DC, this January, killing 67.
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NTSB report: Pilot error led to plane crash at Ottawa County airport this summer

Grand Haven Tribune 13 Nov 2025
JENISON — Federal aviation officials completed their investigation into a small plane crash this summer at an Ottawa County airport ... .
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Report: Pilot error caused Jenison small plane crash that injured 2

Michigan Live 11 Nov 2025
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Pilot error caused a July small plane crash that left the aircraft submerged in water and injured two, federal investigators said ... “The right-seat pilot leveled the airplane and began a shallow left turn before striking trees.
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