Smoke in Cabin: Anatomy of a Wash Rig Error
We focus on the maintenance HF lessons from a serious incident involving smoke in the cabin of an A320 on take off.
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ATR72 Cognitive Bias Leads to Control Problems
Low familiarity with icing conditions and cognitive bias were factors in a serious incident for an ATR72 departing from Manchester last winter say AAIB.
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Consultants & Culture: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Prof Edgar Schein says culture diagnoses and fixes rarely accomplish the desired results. Its crucial not to believe the proprietary hype of some consultancies!
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Flying Control FOD: Screwdriver Found in C208 Controls
An attentive flying control rigging check finds a shocking piece of FOD that highlights the importance (yet again) of effective tool control.
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Fatal H500 / 369D Low Altitude Hover Power Loss: Power Line Maintenance Project
An engine compressor failure while installing power line markers resulted in an unsurvivable impact and fire.
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Unexpected Load: AS350B3 USL / External Cargo Accident in Norway
A difference in understanding between pilot and loadmaster meant the surprise attachment of an external load, a sudden ‘jerk’ during take off and an emergency landing that damaged the helicopter.
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