‘Almost Impossible’
The AAIB traced the ‘extreme’ stiffness of an ATR 72’s rudder pedals to corrosion in the support bearings.
January 14, 2025
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80 Years of Aviation Safety
Flight Safety Foundation began its work at the dawn of a new era in aviation.
News
‘A Bumpy Ride’
The A330’s encounter with severe turbulence left 24 passengers and crewmembers injured and damaged the cabin’s interior, the NTSB says.
January 7, 2025
Sudden Loss of Lift
Inadvertent extension of the ground spoilers likely triggered the crash of a Premier 1 in Malaysia.
December 23, 2024
An Interrupted Start
One ground staffer’s misinterpretation of a Saab 340’s interrupted engine start and more widespread confusion about the appropriate response, led to an aircraft evacuation that injured two passengers.
December 17, 2024
Commentary
Constant Vigilance is Key to Safety
The Foundation’s recently released 2023 Safety Report reveals that 2023 was one of the safest years on record for commercial airline operations. Data from the ...
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