Loss of Control–In Flight (LOC-I), Accident Investigation, Causal Factors
Unresolved Fault
The pilots of an A320 tried a different way of solving a recurring flight control problem and were startled by the results.
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Posts Categorized: Accident Investigation
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Accident Investigation, On Record
Cabin Crew Fights Fire
A short circuit resulted from insulation that rubbed off improperly installed galley wiring.
Loss of Control–In Flight (LOC-I), Accident Investigation, On Record
Manual Overload
Flying with known autopilot and flight instrument problems, the pilot lost control of the Citation in severe icing conditions.
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, Winter/Challenging Ops
Ice Ingestion
Unnoticed deposits of ice near an engine air inlet caused the AS350 to lose power after takeoff.
Runway Safety (approach and landing), Accident Investigation, On Record
‘Impossible to Stop’
The following information provides an awareness of problems that might be avoided in the future. The information is based on final reports by official investigative authorities on aircraft accidents and…
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, Winter/Challenging Ops
Frigid Descent
The occupants of a BO105 survived the crash but drowned in icy Canadian waters before they could be rescued.
Runway Safety (approach and landing), Accident Investigation, On Record, Runway Safety
Locked Into an Overrun
The G-IV pilots initiated a rejected takeoff several crucial seconds after realizing that the flight-control lock was engaged.
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety
Unanswered Questions
Investigators don’t know why an EC135’s fuel transfer pumps had been turned off before the police helicopter crashed into a Glasgow bar.
Lithium Batteries, Accident Investigation, Cargo Safety, Cover Story, Dangerous Goods
In-Flight Inferno
Recovered remnants of the Asiana freighter provided no clue to the physical cause of the catastrophic fire on the main cargo deck.
Mechanical Issues, Accident Investigation, Causal Factors, Human Factors
Fast Fixes
U.K. AAIB cites maintenance human factors after Airbus A319 fan cowling doors detach during takeoff.