Overrun Breakdown
Overshooting the touchdown zone and improperly using thrust reversers cause off‑end excursions, says a new Boeing analysis.
by Wayne Rosenkrans
‘Hostile Environment’
An AS350 B3 probably encountered a whiteout before its fatal crash into Antarctic pack ice, the BEA says.
by Linda Werfelman
Distrust Fund
Employees who distrust their managers are less willing to share information about themselves and safety concerns.
by Simon Bennett
Shortsighted Rulebook
The data-exchange firewalls between voluntary safety programs inhibit SMS effectiveness, says a U.S. airline’s director of safety.
by Wayne Rosenkrans
Unseen Jets
Low-level jet streams increase the potential for loss of aircraft control near the ground.
by Ed Brotak
Calculating Safety ROI
The basic math is easy, but thoughtful effort is required to identify the correct data.
by William B. Johnson and Katrina Avers
A Measure of Time
More flight time doesn’t necessarily lead to improved performance, a new study says.
by Linda Werfelman
In Appreciation of Bob Helmreich and Bryan Wyness
Several industry experts give their thoughts on what Bob Helmreich and Bryan Wyness meant to aviation.
by Flight Safety Foundation
Evidence-Based Training
In a breakthrough that I would not have expected for years, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has approved provisions for evidence-based training (EBT) in ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices.…
by William Voss
President and CEO
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), Editorial Page
CFIT Resurgence
Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) is making a strong comeback as a major killer in commercial aviation accidents, particularly when it comes to turboprop aircraft, according to Jim Burin’s Year…
by Frank Jackman
Editor-in-Chief
Aviation Safety Events | November 2012
NOV. 14–16 ALTA Airline Leaders Forum 2012. Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association. Panama City, Panama. www.alta.aero/airlineleaders/2012 +1 786.388.0222. NOV. 19–23 (Part 1), NOV. 26–28 (Part 2) Airworthiness. CAA International.…
by Flight Safety Foundation
FSF — More Than “Just a Magazine”
Lately, in conversations with Foundation members and prospective members, the topic has turned to “what else do I get for my membership in the Foundation other than a magazine?” The…
by Capt. Kevin L. Hiatt
Chief Operating Officer
Safety News | November 2012
Friction-Reporting Caveats | Regulatory Overhaul | Flight Test Guidelines | and more …
by Linda Werfelman
Runway Safety (approach and landing), On Record, Winter/Challenging Ops
Unexpected Contamination
Overrun prompts call for more accurate assessments of runway surface condition.
by Mark Lacagnina