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A Lockheed EC-130Q1 air tanker had entered a climbing left turn after dropping retardant on a wildfire in Australia’s Snowy Mountains when it rolled left and plunged to the ground, killing all three crewmembers.
Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News
The pilots of an EC-130 air tanker likely were unaware of other crews’ decisions to stop operations at a nearby fire site because of high winds, the ATSB says.
by Linda Werfelman | September 13, 2022
A Lockheed EC-130Q1 air tanker had entered a climbing left turn after dropping retardant on a wildfire in Australia’s Snowy Mountains when it rolled left and plunged to the ground, killing all three crewmembers.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
The NTSB says more and better technology could help avert runway incursions.
by Linda Werfelman
accident investigation, Human Factors Issues, Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, News
The A320 crashed during an attempted go-around that followed an engine-damaging gear-up touchdown.
by Mark Lacagnina
Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Ops, News
An Australian airline modified its policies after an incident in which a passenger was injured…
by Linda Werfelman