Insufficient Oversight
The NTSB faulted the FAA’s review of modifications to a firefighting helicopter before the fatal…
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Safety News
A U.S. oversight agency is recommending improvements in FAA risk assessment methods.
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Misinterpretation
The BK117 struck the surface of the Southern Ocean during a nighttime flight after its…
News, Risk Management, Safety Management
On the Lookout
Opinion: Mitigating risks in aviation requires an unending search for hazards and fiscally responsible ways…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
Leaky Plumbing
Water leaking from a Boeing 767’s lavatories led to a buildup of ice on aileron…
The Hunt for Convective Activity
U.S. meteorologists deploy an array of tools to warn pilots about thunderstorms and other severe…
Meltdown
Pitot covers melted during a ground run with pitot heat on, leaving residue on a…
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.