Circle of Confusion
The crew ignored several terrain warnings as the unguided Superjet departed from the intended flight path and headed toward a mountain.
On the Rebound
After a string of deadly accidents, HEMS operators are seeing better days.
The Fine Print
Predictable issues involving portable EFBs sometimes catch business aircraft pilots by surprise
Flare-Ups
Pilots are being advised to take precautions against this year’s expected increase in solar radiation.
Managing for Safety
An effective fuel management program can enhance safety and efficiency.
Beyond Forensics
Predictive tools hold promise for investigative authorities expanding their time-honored niche.
The Foundation and Business Aviation
Did you know that Flight Safety Foundation counts more than 600 business aviation-related companies and organizations among its members? Many think that the Foundation focuses primarily on the global airline…
A New Perspective
AeroSafety World is a key tool for us at Flight Safety Foundation to keep in contact with you, the professionals who keep the world’s aviation system safe for all its…
Threat from Below
In February, a U.S. Coast Guard C-130 on approach to Kalaeloa Airport in Hawaii was hit by the beam from a laser pointer. According to media reports, no one was…
Safety Calendar | March 2013
MARCH 11–15 — Aircraft Maintenance Investigation. Southern California Safety Institute. San Pedro, California, U.S. Denise Davalloo, denise.davalloo@scsi-inc.com, www.scsi-inc.com/AMI.php, +1 310.940.0027, ext.104. (Also AUG. 26–30.) MARCH 12–13 — Safety Across High-Consequence Industries…
Ultimate Indicator
Over the past six to eight weeks we have seen a multitude of articles, interviews and other sources of information telling us how safe 2012 was for commercial aviation. According…
Safety News | March 2013
787 Fire Source Identified | Runway Excursions | Cabin Altitudes Rising | and more …
Recovery Program
More-realistic simulators, angle-of-attack displays, flight envelope protection and improved training could reduce upset aircraft accident risk.
Exploiting Runway Excursion Precursors
The challenge is finding the most important pilot deviations in voluminous flight data.
Sidestick Standoff
Airbus pilots made opposite flight control inputs while initiating a go-around.