TSB explain how an airline risk assessed operations into icing, had not implemented all the mitigations but had started routinely operating into forecast icing, with fatal consequences.
How a Cultural Norm Lead to a Fatal C208B Icing Accident Read Post »
A Delta 747 suffered a contained engine failure in cruise that resulted in an AD on LP Turbine inspections.
Contained Failure / IFSD of a PW4056 on 2 October 2015 Read Post »
The pilot of a CF-188 Hornet pulled out at 270ft above the ground after a partial loss of consciousness during a 6.8g overhead break.
High G Drama at Cold Lake Read Post »
Key staff made redundant, a risk management system that facilitated risk prone operations and a perception of being industry frontrunners, capable of solving difficult and novel tasks all feature in this accident.
DMAIB: Risk Assessment Facilitated Taking Risks Read Post »
A runway arrestor gear system using green lights for both UP and DOWN has been involved in two incidents in Australia that highlight the risks of expectation bias.
When Green is for Stop: Poor Design HF Read Post »
The IRCG select Aerossurance as their new aviation consultants. The IRCG contract 5 S-92A SAR helicopters.
Irish Coast Guard Select Aerossurance as SAR Aviation Consultancy Read Post »
A catastrophic accident was prevented by the electrical harness. A series of quality issues were found in the FIPS. In particular screws intended for another part of the unit had been fitted and bottomed out leading to a fatigue failure.
Production Errors on a SAR AW139 Helicopter Full Ice Protection System Read Post »
