Meltdown
Pitot covers melted during a ground run with pitot heat on, leaving residue on a…
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Dangerous Goods, Flight Ops, Maintenance Matters, News
Safety News
ICAO has modified its instructions for carrying small lithium battery–powered devices in airplanes.
Accident Investigation, Flight Ops, News
‘Too Late … for Evasive Action’
The DHC-2 pilot and the water taxi operator realized only seconds before the crash that…
Circling Back
The NTSB is warning pilots of the inherent risks of circling approaches.
Getting to Zero
Increased data collection is key to preventing aviation’s ‘close calls’, acting FAA administrator says.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News
Lost Confidence
Actual weather was worse than forecast, and the F100 crew believed they had no options…
FAA Orders Safety Alert
The agency says its action was prompted by a rash of runway incursions at U.S.…
‘Uncommanded … Unarrested’
The AAIB has issued safety recommendations to prevent uncommanded flap extensions and half-speed flap retractions…
Marked Inconsistencies
With no standardized guidelines, apron/ramp markings at U.S. airports are often developed according to local…
More Accidents, Less Risk
IATA saw declines in fatal commercial aviation accidents and fatality risk in 2022, an increase…