Weaknesses in U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight led to long-term safety issues involving several airline maintenance programs, according to a report by a government oversight agency.
Maintenance Matters, News, Safety Oversight
A U.S. government oversight agency sees flaws in the FAA’s monitoring of airlines’ assessment and mitigation of safety risks.
by Linda Werfelman | January 12, 2022
Weaknesses in U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight led to long-term safety issues involving several airline maintenance programs, according to a report by a government oversight agency.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Ops, Maintenance Matters, News
The ATSB cited a maintenance technician’s failure to verify the completion of brake work as…
by Linda Werfelman
Accident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
The captain of the DHC-6 tried but could not stop the airplane from veering off…
by Linda Werfelman
Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Ops, Maintenance Matters, News
Pilots of the Jetstream knew before the fatal crash that the left main landing gear…
by Linda Werfelman
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