Forecasting Bumpy Skies
Government weather agencies have high-tech tools for warning pilots about turbulence.
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Weather Wreaking Havoc
‘Non-extreme’ weather conditions are responsible for most U.S. flight delays, the FAA says.
Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News
‘Don’t Send Anybody’
The pilots of an EC-130 air tanker likely were unaware of other crews’ decisions to stop operations at a nearby fire site because of high winds, the ATSB says.
Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News
Upheaval
Severe turbulence led to the Bell 212 pilots’ loss of control, engine damage and an attempted emergency landing, the TSB says.
Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News
Ice Buildup
Cutbacks in ice control operations preceded an A350’s slide off a Helsinki taxiway.
Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News
When Icing Becomes Routine
Remote Canadian airports often lack effective means of removing ice from departing aircraft, the TSB says in a report on a fatal 2017 accident.
Aviation Weather, Cabin Safety, News
Shaking Things Up
The NTSB is proposing a package of safety recommendations intended to prevent turbulence encounters and related injuries.
Stormy Weather
Disturbances on the sun have the power to disrupt activity on Earth, including the navigation and communications networks used in aviation.
Inaccurate Weather Information Prompts NTSB Call for Change
Board recommends action to help forecasters cope with erroneous reports from weather sensors.
Aviation Weather, Data Sharing, News
Pact Calls for Improved Weather Reporting Over Data-Sparse Areas
An agreement between IATA and the World Meteorological Organization aims to draw more airlines into the program.