Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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.
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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.
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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.
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Testing the Boundaries of "Black Boxes"

Aircraft data recorders as designed to survive crashes, and the University of Dayton Research Institute helps make sure they do just that.
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Torqued: NASA Data Reveals Intimidation of Airline Mechanics

ASRS reports document airline mechanics' concerns about intimidation and threats from management.
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Torqued: Pilots and Mechanics Must Communicate after Critical Maintenance

From what I have seen, communication between those who maintain aircraft and those who fly aircraft is not as good as it could and should be.