Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, News
An Action Slip on the Runway
A 777 copilot did not know why he unintentionally retarded the thrust levels during the…
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Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Deck, News
Smoky Distraction
The heavy workload accompanying a smoke-in-the-cockpit event interfered with checklist completion by a Metro 23…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
‘Almost Impossible’
The AAIB traced the ‘extreme’ stiffness of an ATR 72’s rudder pedals to corrosion in…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Ground Safety, News
An Interrupted Start
One ground staffer’s misinterpretation of a Saab 340’s interrupted engine start and more widespread confusion…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
‘Inevitable’
The operator’s ‘inadequate preparation’ and the AS 350 pilot’s limited experience and heavy workload left…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News, Runway Safety
‘A Degraded State of Safety’
Dutch investigators said a 737’s broken aileron cable led to a serious incident during a…
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
Can’t Stop, Can’t Go
A Learjet 55 crew had few options after touching down in snow on an unplowed…
737 MAX, Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Safety Recommendation
Stuck in Neutral
The NTSB is recommending action to prevent new instances of jammed rudder pedals.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, unstable approach
‘This Is Dicey’
The Learjet 35A was below the minimum descent altitude on an unauthorized circling approach when…
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
Too Much Speed, Too Little Runway
Neither pilot called for a go-around as the Learjet sped toward the departure end of…