Silenced for Crying Wolf
The Twin Otterās terrain-avoidance system might have provided ample warning of the mountain ahead, butā¦
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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 militaryā¦
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Loose Overalls and a Loose Door
A loose latch on an MD500ās door and unsecured overalls in the back seat ledā¦
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 plannedā¦
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 finalā¦
Accident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
āA Slip of Attentionā
Unsecured cowling fasteners touched off a chain of events that led to loss of controlā¦
Drive Shaft Failure
The loss of drive on a UH-1H Huey left the pilot of the firefighting helicopterā¦
Accident Investigation, Human Factors, News
āOff Course, High and Fastā
The Falcon 20 descended rapidly into trees after the flight crew deployed the air brakesā¦
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Ambiguities
New Zealand investigators say unclear rules about night VFR flight may have factored in theā¦
737 MAX, Accident Investigation, News
NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on 737ās Loss of Door Plug
A photo shows bolts were missing after September work on the accident airplane, the reportā¦