Super Puma Second Stage Planet Gear Background
In light of the LN-OJF investigation (and the earlier G-REDL accident) we look at this Critical Part in more detail.
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Unstabilised Approach Accident at Aspen
A low time on type crew, an out of limits tailwind and a demanding airport all conspire in this fatal Challenger CL-600 accident.
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EASA Decisions on Management of Aeronautical Databases / Part-DAT
EASA is tightening the regulation of safety-critical aeronautical navigation databases from Jan 2019 (topically after concerns were raised by the Irish AAIU after an S-92A accident).
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AS365N3 Tail Rotor Pitch Control Loss During Hoisting
The undetected failure of a TR pitch change bearing resulted in a horrific winching accident in Taiwan, in which two people died. We delve into the ASC’s final report (only published in full in Chinese).
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Insecure Pitch Link Fatal R44 Accident
During a post-maintenance check flight the main rotor separated from an R44 after a maintenance assembly error.
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Leadership and Trust
Good leaders inspire trust but there is a Dutch proverb: “Trust comes on foot, but leaves on horseback.” We discuss why trust is important in developing an organisation’s culture to overcome blame and fear and how behaviour is key.
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NTSB Recommendation on JT15D Failure to Meet Certification Bird Strike Requirements
We look at three significant incidents that led to the conclusion that the JT15D-5 on the Beechjet 400A is uniquely vulnerable to bird strikes.
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