Expect the Unexpected
The 2009 crash of an A330 into the Atlantic should be an impetus for enhanced pilot training, accident investigators say.
From Bad to Worse
Threats from in-flight ice accretion become crystal clear during flight simulator scenarios.
Mechanical Issues, Causal Factors
Double Whammy
A 757 overran a short, contaminated runway after the speed brakes and thrust reversers failed to deploy on landing.
Top-Level Automation
Philosophies, policies, procedures and resilience engineering — not just pilots — defend against loss of control in flight.
The Fourth Estate
I was winding down from engagement in another flurry of news media stories, and thinking that many of our members probably don’t understand Flight Safety Foundation’s relationship with reporters, or…
USA Sequestration and Safety
Alarm bells are ringing in Washington. They are difficult to hear over the din of the U.S. presidential election, but aural alerts are sounding as the prospect of $1.2 trillion…
IASS 2012 – Santiago
On a clear day, Santiago basks in one of the most spectacular settings of any city in the world. A mighty circle of mountains — the snowcapped Andean peaks to…
Letters From Our Readers September 2012
(Re)drawing the Line ILS signal interference (ASW, 7/12, p. 20) is a serious problem that has existed for decades. To fix this, the FAA needs to draw the lines at…
Aviation Safety Events | September 2012
Besides FSF’s three major annual safety seminars — IASS, EASS and CASS — many other events take place throughout the year that could be valuable to you. Here you can…
Non-Punitive Is Not Easy
Safety management systems (SMS) have been required by many state regulatory agencies for years now. This is in compliance with the standards and recommended practices (SARPs) established by the International…
Safety News | September 2012
New UAS rules | Helicopter Accident Prevention | 787 Engine Failure | and more …
Ten Million to One
EASA member states had a fatal accident rate of 0.96 per 10 million flights in 2011.
Weather in Context
Weather-information systems should be adaptable to the needs of individual flights.
Air Data Spikes Trigger Upset
More than 100 people aboard the A330 were injured during a pitch excursion.