Measuring Runway Slipperiness
The NTSB says the FAA should change methods used to assess conditions on wet runways.
June 2, 2026
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Uncommanded Rotation
An AS350 pilot was surprised by the helicopter’s sudden rotation, which killed an apprentice AME during a maintenance ground run, the TSB says.
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Misdirected Focus
The Dash 8 crew turned to line up on the centerline at the same time they were performing pre-departure ‘ready checks.’
May 18, 2026
Salt Air and Corrosion
The NTSB said tests performed after the fatal crash found that steel in the CL-600 contained ‘elements commonly found in a sea salt environment.’
May 11, 2026
‘Challenging’ Conditions, but no Forecast of Deterioration
A spate of weather-related incidents at an airport above the Arctic Circle prompted Norwegian authorities to order an analysis of past weather and predictions for the future.
May 7, 2026
