All Safety articles – Page 18
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NewsSingapore safety report warns about implications of climate change for pilots
Climate change will see a higher risk of more extreme conditions, similar to those that confronted the crew of an SIA 777-300ER that declared a fuel emergency and was unsuccessful at its first three landing attempts at Batam Airport.
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NewsSIA 777 made missed approach, two go-arounds after declaring fuel emergency
A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER landed very low on fuel after declaring ‘Mayday Fuel’ and aborting three attempted landings at a diversion airport in Indonesia.
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NewsSevere flooding disrupts air travel around New York City
Severe flash flooding in and around New York City has caused major disruptions at the region’s three major commercial airports.
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NewsBrisbane Wellcamp airprox event sees operators update procedures
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has labeled a 2021 loss of separation between a Saab 340B and Beechcraft King Air 200 as a serious incident.
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NewsHigh winds jammed MD-87’s elevators prior to 2021 Houston crash: NTSB
Jammed elevators due to high wind prior to flight caused the crash during take-off of a Boeing MD-87 near Houston in October 2021, marking another instance of a known hazard.
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NewsFootage emerges of fiery Il-76 crash in Mali
The Russian-made transport jet that crashed at Gao International airport resulted in a total loss of the aircraft and killed an unknown number of people.
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NewsBoeing report shows aircraft accident rate declined last year but highlights ongoing concerns
The global number of commercial jet aircraft accidents inched higher in 2022 to 25 incidents, including three that killed a combined five people, but last year’s accident rate still declined from 2021.
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NewsCulture is key for Boeing’s ‘safety management system’
A senior Boeing official contends that a true safety culture relies on employees feeling comfortable providing feedback to senior management.
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NewsIATA safety chief calls for timely reporting of accident investigations
IATA has observed a disturbing trend in aircraft accident reporting, with many states failing to publish details swiftly enough.
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NewsSouthwest, Emirates recount challenges crews faced during emergencies
Aircraft emergencies impose challenging, unpredictable conditions on cabin crew, highlighting the importance of training, particularly when dealing with multiple issues simultaneously.
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NewsFAA exempts Max 7 from lightning rules but requires updates by 2027
The FAA on 19 September approved an exemption relating to lightning and radiation rules, allowing Boeing to proceed with the Max 7’s certification without first addressing non-compliance of the type’s “stall management yaw damper” (SMYD) system.
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NewsUS military asks for public help in locating missing F-35
The US Marine Corps has been unable to locate the $100 million short take-off and vertical landing Lockheed Martin F-35B after the pilot ejected over South Carolina.
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NewsNew Zealand mountain crash highlights downdraft dangers
The fatal crash of a Cessna C182H Skylane in New Zealand highlights the importance of pilots familiarising themselves with the challenges inherent in mountain flying.
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NewsUS FAA restores ‘Category 1’ safety status to Mexico
The US Federal Aviation Administration has returned Mexico’s aviation safety rating to “Category 1”, the highest level, allowing airlines once again to increase connectivity between the USA and its southern neighbour.
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NewsDesign and inspection problems preceded 2021 PW4000 failure as nine more cracked blades found: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has blamed the 2021 uncontained failure of Pratt & Whitey PW4077 turbofan on engine design and testing failures and on inadequate fan blade inspections.
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NewsFamilies of AW169 crash victims consider legal action against Leonardo
Leonardo Helicopters could face legal action over the fatal crash of an AW169 in the UK due to a tail rotor failure.
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NewsRegulatory loopholes laid ground for Leicester City AW169 crash: UK investigators
UK investigators have determined that certification and testing loopholes contributed to the fatal crash of a Leonardo Helicopters AW169 after its tail rotor failed shortly after take-off, an accident in which Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the then-owner of Leicester City Football Club, was killed.
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NewsMore GE90 turbofans subject to ‘iron-inclusion’ defect
A new Federal Aviation Administration proposed rule reveals that more GE Aerospace turbofans may include compressor components made from contaminated material.
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NewsUSMC orders safety review after latest Osprey crash without mentioning incident
The top officer in the US Marine Corps ordered a service-wide safety review after three personnel died when a Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey crashed in Australia, but the directive appears to only broadly apply to aviation.
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NewsFAA orders 777 inspections to address ‘urgent’ risk involving fire prevention
An “urgent unsafe condition” has led the Federal Aviation Administration to order airlines to ensure their Boeing 777s have correctly installed “cap seals” – components used to prevent fuel-tank fires.