Accident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
The EMB145 crew continued the descent past decision altitude even though snow had obscured their view of the runway.
Snow was falling onto snow-covered ground —and a snow-covered runway — at Presque Isle (Maine, U.S.) International Airport when the pilots of an Embraer EMB145XR expressed confusion about their position but continued the descent, according to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The airplane struck snow-covered grass next to the runway, leaving three of the 31 people on board with minor injuries.
Accident/Incident Investigation, In-depth Feature, Runway Safety
The NTSB faulted the 737 crew’s decision to land on a short runway with a tail wind in conditions conducive to wind shear.
Accident Investigation, Cabin Safety, News
Six passengers were injured using the escape slides of an A330 after landing in Sydney, the ATSB says.
For nearly one minute, an Embraer 190’s transponder falsely indicated that the airplane had lifted off, leading ATC to clear a Boeing 777 for takeoff on the occupied runway.
