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‘Don’t Send Anybody’
The pilots of an EC-130 air tanker likely were unaware of other crews’ decisions to…
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Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News
Upheaval
Severe turbulence led to the Bell 212 pilots’ loss of control, engine damage and an…
Accident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
‘White on White’
The EMB145 crew continued the descent past decision altitude even though snow had obscured their…
Accident Investigation, Cabin Safety, News
Inconsistent Information
Six passengers were injured using the escape slides of an A330 after landing in Sydney,…
Accident Investigation, News, unstable approach
Sinking Sensations
Despite multiple ‘sink rate’ alerts, the crew of a 737 freighter continued their unstable approach,…
Accident Investigation, Flight Ops, News
Clashing Frequencies
The NTSB says action is needed to encourage position-reporting by Alaskan pilots in areas with…
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Helmet Advocates
Helmets are crucial for pilots on low-level flights, the ATSB says after investigating a fatal…
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
A ‘20-Minute Window’
Before the fatal crash, an Agusta A109E pilot said the helicopter’s owner told him to…
Obscured
An unusual attitude on a cloudy day in the mountains led to the fatal crash…
Accident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
Restraining Influences
ATSB investigations have found an increased risk of injury for helicopter pilots engaged in operations…