The captain of a freight plane “forgot’’ to check vital air speed gauges on the aircraft during heavy rain before taking off from Townsville, a safety watchdog’s report has found.

Poor visibility, an incorrect assumption, and non-specific operator procedures contributed to a Metroliner freight aircraft ...

Weak radio transmissions and a lack of visibility nearly led to a collision between a Fairchild SA226T Metroliner and Beechcraft A36 Bonanza at Western Australia’s Geraldton airport. The near ...

Pilots might be able to breathe during a smoke emergency, but landing is a problem if pilots can't see their instruments.