80 Years of Aviation Safety
Despite numerous safety initiatives, runway excursions and incursions persist, with excursions among the most frequent…
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Accident Investigation, Flight Ops, Human Factors, News
Working From Memory
The pilot of a Cessna U206 that crashed during a sightseeing flight, killing a passenger,…
FAA Grounds MD-11s Following UPS Crash
Fourteen people were killed in the early November crash during takeoff.
Software in Continuing Airworthiness Management
Advanced software systems are not only making cockpits more intuitive but also enhancing safety.
Airport Ops, Aviation Weather, News
Ground Strike
Airports have multiple defenses against the harm that can accompany lightning strikes within their boundaries.
Accident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
NTSB Issues Recommendation on Learjet Landing Gear
A fatal accident early this year prompted an urgent call to ensure main landing gears…
Watchlist, Revisited
Transport Canada seeks action on runway safety, fatigue, SMS, and oversight.
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
‘Missed … Opportunities’
The operator was aware of problems with the EC 130’s radar altimeter but did not…
Aviation History, Data Sharing, News
80 Years of Aviation Safety
For decades, data collection and analysis systems have played key roles in aviation safety.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Aviation Weather, General Aviation, News
Safety News
The FAA has ordered permanent changes in helicopter routes around the site of a fatal…