Accident Investigation, In-depth Feature, Maintenance Matters, Runway Safety
Jammed elevators stopped the MD-87 from rotating for takeoff, leading to a fiery runway overrun, the NTSB says.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-87 had reached takeoff speed when the captain pulled back on the control column for liftoff, but the airplane did not pitch up and was traveling too fast to stop before running off the departure end of Runway 36 at Houston Executive Airport in Brookshire, Texas, U.S.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Ground Safety, In-depth Feature
One ground staffer’s misinterpretation of a Saab 340’s interrupted engine start and more widespread confusion…
Accident Investigation, Aviation History, News, TAWS
The fatal crash 50 years ago of a Boeing 727 was the impetus for implementation…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
The operator’s ‘inadequate preparation’ and the AS 350 pilot’s limited experience and heavy workload left…
