Overrun Breakdown
Overshooting the touchdown zone and improperly using thrust reversers cause off‑end excursions, says a new Boeing analysis.
‘Hostile Environment’
An AS350 B3 probably encountered a whiteout before its fatal crash into Antarctic pack ice, the BEA says.
Distrust Fund
Employees who distrust their managers are less willing to share information about themselves and safety concerns.
Shortsighted Rulebook
The data-exchange firewalls between voluntary safety programs inhibit SMS effectiveness, says a U.S. airline’s director of safety.
Unseen Jets
Low-level jet streams increase the potential for loss of aircraft control near the ground.
Calculating Safety ROI
The basic math is easy, but thoughtful effort is required to identify the correct data.
A Measure of Time
More flight time doesn’t necessarily lead to improved performance, a new study says.
In Appreciation of Bob Helmreich and Bryan Wyness
Several industry experts give their thoughts on what Bob Helmreich and Bryan Wyness meant to aviation.
Evidence-Based Training
In a breakthrough that I would not have expected for years, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has approved provisions for evidence-based training (EBT) in ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices.…
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), Editorial Page
CFIT Resurgence
Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) is making a strong comeback as a major killer in commercial aviation accidents, particularly when it comes to turboprop aircraft, according to Jim Burin’s Year…
Aviation Safety Events | November 2012
NOV. 14–16 ALTA Airline Leaders Forum 2012. Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association. Panama City, Panama. www.alta.aero/airlineleaders/2012 +1 786.388.0222. NOV. 19–23 (Part 1), NOV. 26–28 (Part 2) Airworthiness. CAA International.…
FSF — More Than “Just a Magazine”
Lately, in conversations with Foundation members and prospective members, the topic has turned to “what else do I get for my membership in the Foundation other than a magazine?” The…
Safety News | November 2012
Friction-Reporting Caveats | Regulatory Overhaul | Flight Test Guidelines | and more …
Runway Safety (approach and landing), On Record, Winter/Challenging Ops
Unexpected Contamination
Overrun prompts call for more accurate assessments of runway surface condition.