Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Safety

Bombardier Presents 2015 Cernan Safety Award to Barre

Captain Matt Barre was recognized for his safety efforts with the U.S. Coast Guard and Aflac corporate flight department.
Safety

NTSB LOC Forum Spotlights Culture, Training Issues

GA has not seen same safety improvements as commercial airline industry, with LOC the accident statistics, NTSB said.
Safety

Industry Looks to Technology To Help Solve LOC Issues

NTSB boar member Earl Weener says technology solutions are most desired approach to solving safety concerns such as loss of control.
Safety

FlightSafety Adds GV to Upset Recovery Training Course

Course is conducted in a full-motion simulator with expanded aerodynamic model for upset prevention and recovery training.
Safety

Farnborough Airport the Latest to Achieve IS-BAH OK

The dedicated business aviation airport serves the London area and is the second UK facility to be so recognized by IBAC.
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Bombardier Safety Standdown 2015

Professionalism and managing distractions topped the agenda.
Accidents

Quest Kodiak 100 Substantially Damaged in Takeoff Crash

Registered as N153RW, the single-engine turboprop was substantially damaged in the accident, which occurred in day VMC.
Accidents

Glasgow Police EC135 Crew Didn't React To Fuel Warnings

Both engines flamed out although usable fuel remained in the main tank of the Airbus Helicopters light twin.
Accidents

Uncommanded Nosegear Steering a Factor in GIV Crash

French accident investigators determined that the nosegear was pointed to the left after a hard touchdown.
Accidents

NTSB: 'Improper' Mx Caused Caravan Engine Failure

Post-accident examination of the engine revealed that all of the compressor turbine blades had separated.
Safety

EAA Takes Over Operation of IMC Club International

IMC Club was organized in 2010 with the goal of building instrument flying proficiency through the sharing of real-world scenarios.
Safety

NBAA Honors Czech Operator ABS For Safety Record

ABS Jets has operated for 11 years without an accident.
Accidents

Incorrect Nav Frequency Setting Led To Citation CFIT

The two pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed about 600 feet short of the VOR station, which was about one mile from the runway.
Safety

Emirates Growth Continues Apace

Emirates will take delivery of three A380s in one month in December, while its flight cadre to quadruple to 16,000 pilots over the next two decades.
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Safety

NTSB Cites Pilot’s 'Perceived' Anomaly in GIV Incident

Examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have compromised effectiveness of the flight controls, said the Safety Board.
Regulations and Government

FAA Eyes Stricter Crashworthiness for Legacy Helos

Only 16 percent of the domestic civil helicopter fleet had complied with modern requirements for crash-resistant fuel systems at the end of last year.
Safety

ACES 5 Ejection Seat Offers A Safe Escape

UTC Aerospace Systems has upgraded the widely-used ACES II with new structure, stabilization and restraints
Safety

Safety foundation studies data collection, urges data sharing

Safety foundation studies data collection, urges data sharing
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Safety

Single Pilot Groups Merge Expertise

Single pilot group worked hard to create the safety standdown event held the day before NBAA 2015
Safety

FlightSafety Adds More Sims to Upset Training Program

The new upset prevention and recovery training course at FlightSafety prepares pilots for loss-of-control situations.
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Safety

Fusion Software Solves Safety Situation

WSI Fusion helps dispatchers and pilots keep global flights safe and smooth
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Safety

AIN Blog: FAA’s New Rule on Ice Bridging Is Not the Best It Could Be

The FAA has finally put a regulatory nail in the coffin of ice bridging with a new
Accidents

Torqued: Personal vs. Organizational Accountability for Aviation Safety

The NTSB could do more to see what role fatigue and organizational culture played in the Aug. 14, 2013 crash of a UPS A300.
Safety

AIN Blog: Don't Fear the Quadcopter

Quadcopters are fun and capable machines, but pilots need to operate them safely and carefully.
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AIN Blog: U.S. Must Retain Leadership in Aviation Safety

I grew up in an era of U.S. pre-eminence in aviation and in the future of aviation, and I want to see us retain that position.
Safety

AIN Blog: Torqued: NTSB Highlights GA Pilot Responsibility To Prevent Accidents

A look at the NTSB's most wanted improvements and how they affect general aviation.
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AIN Blog: Uncage the Drones!

Drone cages are all the rage at air shows, but are they really necessary?
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AIN Blog: FAA Needs to Focus On Maintenance Issues Raised by Mechanics

Mechanics at major airlines are getting flak for reporting maintenance issues.