Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Accidents

Dale Earnhardt, Others Escape Fiery Citation Crash

Retired race car driver Dale Earnhardt, his family, and the two pilots emerged without serious injuries after their Citation Latitude overran a runway.
FBOs

Norwood Breaches Agreement Allowing New FBO

Weeks after reaching a settlement agreement, the town of Norwood, Massachusetts, has apparently reneged on a deal to allow BEH to establish an FBO.
Rotorcraft

Pilot Dozed Off at Controls of MedFlight Helo

The FAA is investigating an incident in which a Boston MedFlight pilot briefly fell asleep at the controls of a helicopter while transporting a patient.
Regulations and Government

Bizjets Make Up Majority of EMAS Arrestments

Since the first engineered materials arrest system was installed in 1999, there have been 15 incidents where an aircraft has rolled onto one in an overrun.
Safety

Air Ambulance IFR Helicopter Rules Eased

The rule facilitates use of IFR departure and approach procedures at airports/heliports without approved weather reporting source.
Regulations and Government

Steele Aviation Hit with Third Proposed FAA Penalty

The FAA alleges Steel knew it was in violation because it previously had faced similar allegations.
Airports

Norwood Airport Finally Agrees To Allow New FBO

After years of litigation, Norwood Airport and Boston Executive Helicopters reached a settlement that allows BEH to open an FBO at the airport.
ATC

New Updates In Effect for NAT Operations

OpsGroup has advised its international operator members of four new ICAO bulletins updating North Atlantic Track (NAT) operations.
Regulations and Government

ALPA: Single-pilot Ops Not a Risk Worth Taking

The Air Line Pilots Association has published a white paper decrying any effort to permit single-pilot airline operations.
Avionics

Some Govt Ops Exempt from Continuous ADS-B Transmission

National defense, homeland security, intelligence, and law enforcement entities will be allowed to terminate ADS-B transmissions during sensitive missions.
Accidents

Pilot Arrested for DUI after Crashing Citation

The sole-occupant pilot was subsequently arrested on one count of driving under the influence after crashing a Citation 550 at Nevada’s Mesquite Airport.
Safety

Safety Forum Looks at Industry Reg Participation

Participants in the recent European safety seminar agreed that there should be wider participation in regulatory process and stronger communications.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA AC Guides on Continuous Airworthiness Mx Programs

Camp is required for Part 121 and certain Part 135 operators, but is optional for other Part 135 and 91K operators.
Regulations and Government

Most Bizcraft Now Exempt from EASA Datalink Rules

EASA is exemption aircraft weighing 100,000 pounds or less that have a certified maximum seating capacity of 19 passengers or less.
Accidents

Unable To Divert, Citation Suffers Severe Turbulence

A caregiver suffered broken bones after the aircraft she was riding on encountered several intervals of severe turbulence.
Regulations and Government

FAA Recommends Upping Braking Performance Margins

A new SAFO advises that airports may not be able to fully report accurate runway conditions.
Regulations and Government

EBAA: Russian Rule for Business Aircraft Lacks Clarity

The regulation calls for non-Russian certified business aircraft to receive government approval and to receive no objections from airlines.
Regulations and Government

FAA Limits Certain Collins TCAS Use

The FAA is advising against using the DELETE selection for waypoints.
Accidents

U.S. Bizav Accident Fatalities Skyrocket in 1H19

According to preliminary statistics, 19 people died in four business jet crashes and 28 lost their lives in five turboprop crashes during the first half.
Regulations and Government

Proposal Would Permit SST Flight Testing over U.S.

Proposal would pave the way for testing and development of a supersonic aircraft.
Regulations and Government

EASA Opinion Seeks Runway Incursion Safeguards

The formal opinion issued followed the review of nearly 1,800 comments on a runway safety NPA.
Regulations and Government

FAA: Helo ELTs Affected by Possible G-Switch Failures

An ELT previously modified with a new hermetically-sealed longitudinal G-switch is sufficient to address the concerns of the SAIB.
Accidents

Pilot in Break-up Flight Not Instrument Rated

The June 7 crash claimed the lives of all four people on board the turboprop-powered Piper.
Regulations and Government

Russia’s Changed Customs Canon Causes Cabotage Confusion

The country is attempting to standardize its nebulous cabotage position, according to FltOps Group.
Regulations and Government

EASA to Tighten Training Rules, Expand EBT

Currently, EASA promotes evidence-based training on a voluntary program for airplane operators that fly multi-pilot operations with access to simulators.
ATC

Nav Canada Proposes User Fee Increase

Nav Canada has released a proposal to revise customer service charges to recover the costs of ADS-B surveillance data services.
Avionics

Nav Canada Sticks by ADS-B Antenna Mandate

Nav Canada is not budging on its requirement for ADS-B diversity antenna configurations, meaning antennas mounted on the top and the bottom of aircraft.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi MU-2 Operators Warned of Wing Spacer Cracks

FAA is urging MU-2 operators to perform a fluorescent penetrant inspection of the wing spacer plates for cracks and replace any cracked wing spacer plates.
Regulations and Government

EASA's Rules for Drone Operators Level Playing Field

EASA's new rules for recreational and commercial drone operators enables the free circulation of drones in the EU.
Regulations and Government

Report Details Harrowing Bizjet/Glider Close Encounter

Challenger 300 crew estimated the glider flew past their right side at a distance of less than 100 feet, and they saw the glider pilot in the cockpit.