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FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION HEADQUARTERS

701 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 250,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Phone: +1 703 739 6700 Fax: +1 703 739 6708

Key Safety Issues

Mechanical Issues

This category includes engine/power loss issues, landing gear functionality, loss of critical flight controls, and non-engine system/component failure. Includes failures or malfunctions of any of the following: propellers, rotors, propeller/main rotor drive train, reversers, and powerplant controls. Mechanical issues often are divided into two categories:  system/component failure–powerplant (SCF–PP), and system/component failure–non-powerplant (SCF–NP).

ADREP Occurrence Categories: SCF-PP and SCF-NP

Recent Fatal Accident History

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 TOTAL
3 3 1 3 0 10

Source: Aviation Safety Network database

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News, Mechanical Issues, Helicopter Safety

CASA Probes Engine Issues in R22s, R44s Used for Mustering

Inspections have revealed premature exhaust valve and valve guide wear in a number of Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters used primarily in livestock mustering in northern Australia, according to Australia’s…

by FSF Editorial Staff

Mechanical Issues, Helicopter Safety

Worn Out

An absence of grease on a fuel pump spline led to the fatal crash of a Bell 206L, the NTSB says.

by Linda Werfelman

News, Mechanical Issues, Flight Ops

Engine In-Flight Shutdown Traced to Cleaning Process

Chemical residue from a cleaning procedure led to corrosion, blade failure.

by FSF Editorial Staff

News, Mechanical Issues, Accident/Incident Investigation

Fatigue Crack Led to Propeller Separation

No one injured in March 2017 airliner incident.

by FSF Editorial Staff

News, Mechanical Issues, Safety Recommendation

NTSB Urges Checks of Fuel Selectors

NTSB has cited problems involving the fuel selector in 104 accidents since 2008.

by FSF Editorial Staff

News, Mechanical Issues, Accident/Incident Investigation, Safety Regulation

FAA, EASA Order More Frequent CFM56-7B Fan Blade Inspections

The new inspection interval has been set at every 1,600 engine cycles.

by FSF Editorial Staff

News, Mechanical Issues, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Accident/Incident Investigation

Fatigue Cracking Cited in FedEx MD-10F Landing Gear Collapse

Operator’s nine-year overhaul cycle contributed to the gear failure, NTSB said.

by FSF Editorial Staff

Mechanical Issues, Accident Investigation, Causal Factors, Human Factors

Fast Fixes

U.K. AAIB cites maintenance human factors after Airbus A319 fan cowling doors detach during takeoff.

by Sean Broderick

Mechanical Issues, Causal Factors

‘Inadequate Maintenance’

Improper use of connection hardware began a chain reaction that led to the crash of an AS350 on a sightseeing flight, the NTSB says.

by Linda Werfelman

Mechanical Issues, Causal Factors

Double Whammy

A 757 overran a short, contaminated runway after the speed brakes and thrust reversers failed to deploy on landing.

by Mark Lacagnina