Ailerons control roll in aircraft by moving in opposite directions. Elevators control pitch by moving the tail up or down. Proper aileron and elevator function is crucial for flight safety.

The NTSB is investigating "thousands of data points" to find the cause of the fatal Washington, D.C., plane-helicopter crash, ...

To produce the same effect, modern planes use ailerons, movable surfaces located near the wingtips. The elevator controlled "pitch," or the plane's nose-up/nose-down orientation relative to level ...

DALLAS — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released two new airworthiness directives (ADs) for Embraer aircraft, effective January 29, 2025. The directives address safety concerns regarding ...

The plane had continued a shallow climbing left ... Instead, the pilot said, “We are out of control.” The aileron system has a lot of moving parts and requires maintenance, attention to ...