Weather Wreaking Havoc
‘Non-extreme’ weather conditions are responsible for most U.S. flight delays, the FAA says.
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COVID-19, Flight Training, News
Safety News in Brief
The FAA has rejected Republic Airways’ request for an exemption to the 1,500-hour rule.
By the Numbers
Boeing statistics show the number of accidents increased in 2021 over the previous year, but fatal accidents and fatalities declined.
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.
Flight Ops, News, safety data, uncrewed aircraft
Safety News in Brief
ATSB reports a new occurrence of an airliner’s pitot tube covers being removed minutes before takeoff.
Beaming Up
With laser strikes against U.S. aircraft at an all-time high, the GAO is recommending coordinated efforts at education and data collection.
Downward Trend
ICAO data show declines in the accident rate and in fatalities in 2021, compared with 2020.
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.
Seeing the Light
An FAA study shows white light is generally most effective in making drones more visible in the skies.