Accident Investigation, In-depth Feature, turbulence
‘A Bumpy Ride’
The A330’s encounter with severe turbulence left 24 passengers and crewmembers injured and damaged the…
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Accident Investigation, loss of control, News
Sudden Loss of Lift
Inadvertent extension of the ground spoilers likely triggered the crash of a Premier 1 in…
Accident Investigation, Aviation History, News, TAWS
‘Inadequacies and … a Misunderstanding’
The fatal crash 50 years ago of a Boeing 727 was the impetus for implementation…
Silenced for Crying Wolf
The Twin Otter’s terrain-avoidance system might have provided ample warning of the mountain ahead, but…
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, Maintenance Matters, News, Safety Oversight
Inadequacies
The NTSB cited deficient inspections and oversight in the 2022 crash of a former military…
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Loose Overalls and a Loose Door
A loose latch on an MD500’s door and unsecured overalls in the back seat led…
Accident Investigation, Flight Ops, News, Runway Safety
Unstable and Unrecognized
The DHC-8 bounced on touchdown at an airport in northern Canada; the first officer planned…
Accident Investigation, Airport Ops, News, Runway Safety
Off the Beaten Path
The private mountain airstrip presented many challenges, including high terrain, tricky winds, a steep final…
Accident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
‘A Slip of Attention’
Unsecured cowling fasteners touched off a chain of events that led to loss of control…
Drive Shaft Failure
The loss of drive on a UH-1H Huey left the pilot of the firefighting helicopter…