
An Airbus Helicopters AS350 B2 after a fatal March 11, 2018, crash into New York City’s East River. The NTSB found that a passenger’s harness/tether caught on the fuel shutoff valve and stopped fuel flow to the engine.
An analysis of air tour accidents reveals different causes for crashes involving airplanes than those involving helicopters.
by Linda Werfelman | July 7, 2022
An Airbus Helicopters AS350 B2 after a fatal March 11, 2018, crash into New York City’s East River. The NTSB found that a passenger’s harness/tether caught on the fuel shutoff valve and stopped fuel flow to the engine.
COVID-19, Flight Training, News
The FAA has rejected Republic Airways’ request for an exemption to the 1,500-hour rule.
by FSF Editorial Staff
Boeing statistics show the number of accidents increased in 2021 over the previous year, but fatal accidents and fatalities declined.
by FSF Editorial Staff
Flight Ops, News, safety data, uncrewed aircraft
ATSB reports a new occurrence of an airliner’s pitot tube covers being removed minutes before takeoff.
by FSF Editorial Staff