Circling Back
The NTSB is warning pilots of the inherent risks of circling approaches.
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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…
Helicopter Safety, Maintenance Matters, News
Overdue
A 300-hour inspection could have detected problems with the engine compressor in a Bell 206…
Airport Ops, Flight Planning, News
‘Misinterpretation’
Two airline crews misunderstood a NOTAM for an Australian airport and landed farther down a…
Human Factors, Laser Strikes, News, Safety Management
Safety News
A new rule from the FAA will require safety management systems at about 200 U.S.…