Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Ops, News
An electronic tablet became stuck beneath a control pedal, leading to the loss of control of a Chinook firefighting helicopter and a fatal crash.
The Columbia Helicopters Boeing CH-47D Chinook had dropped several bucketloads of water on an out-of-control fire in a central Idaho (U.S.) forest when the helicopter suddenly climbed and yawed left as its two-member crew attempted to refill the 2,600-gal (9,842 L) bucket in the Salmon River. The helicopter then suddenly pitched nose down and plunged into the river.
The NTSB is recommending crews be cautioned that activation of a load reduction device might…
Accident Investigation, In-depth Feature, Runway Safety
The crew failed to realize the wind had shifted. Their 737 overran the runway and…
Aviation History, Flight Ops, Flight Tech, News
Safety at a Glance: The development of glass cockpit designs
