Accident/Incident Investigation, In-depth Feature, Unmanned Aircraft
An Unrecognized Conflict
A small airplane was slightly damaged and a drone was destroyed in a collision near a Toronto airport.
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Safety News
The ATSB says 10 instances of fatigue cracks occurred in Boeing 737 flap mechanisms from 2017 to 2022.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Safety Regulation
‘Too Many Air Tour Tragedies’
The NTSB is calling for more conservative flight visibility minimums and better weather training for air tour pilots in an accident-prone area of Alaska.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Deck, News
Delayed Liftoff
A 737’s low thrust setting kept the airplane on the ground until only 400 m of runway remained, the U.K. AAIB says.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News
Uncommanded
Investigators are trying to determine why the flaps on a Bombardier Challenger CL-600 activated during flight without action by the pilots, the AAIB says.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Ops
Fearing ‘Something Big’
An A330 crew underestimated the fire hazard associated with a fuel leak and continued flying after detecting the problem, the BEA says.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News
‘Distorted’ Decision-Making
The DC3 cargo flight, being operated under VFR, crashed in instrument conditions near an airport in northwestern Ontario, the TSB says.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
‘Inappropriate’
The NTSB faulted the 737 crew’s decision to land on a short runway with a tail wind in conditions conducive to wind shear.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, uncrewed aircraft
‘Something Unexpected’
When the drone did not respond to pilot efforts to reduce power, the pilot used an automatic mode switch to direct it away from people gathered at an Australian airport,…