Silenced for Crying Wolf
The Twin Otter’s terrain-avoidance system might have provided ample warning of the mountain ahead, but…
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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…
Accident Investigation, Human Factors, News
‘Off Course, High and Fast’
The Falcon 20 descended rapidly into trees after the flight crew deployed the air brakes…
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Ambiguities
New Zealand investigators say unclear rules about night VFR flight may have factored in the…
737 MAX, Accident Investigation, News
NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on 737’s Loss of Door Plug
A photo shows bolts were missing after September work on the accident airplane, the report…