Contaminated Oxygen on ‘Air Force One’
Poor standards at a Boeing maintenance facility resulted in contamination of two oxygen systems on a USAF Presidential VC-25 (B747).
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USAF T-38C Downed by Bird Strike
The trainer struck the 0.9 kg bird while at 1000-1500 ft AGL. The bird strike caused a catastrophic engine failure and an unrecoverable fire.
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Maintenance Misdiagnosis Precursor to EC135T2 Tail Rotor Control Failure
Incorrect troubleshooting was conducted after previous reports of stiff anti-torque pedals, possibly inadvertently untightening a left hand thread.
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Easyjet A320 Flap / Landing Gear Mis-selections
AAIB examine the human factors related to a number of flap / landing gear mis-selections.
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USAF Tool Trouble: “Near Catastrophic” $25mn E-8C FOD Fuel Tank Rupture
Ineffective tool control was behind a ‘near catastrophic’ incident on 13 March 2009.
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Fatal S-61N Dual Power Loss During Post Maintenance Check Flight
NTSB unable to determine the reasons for dual engine power loss during a post maintenance check flight. They do note “an improper decision to attempt another maneuver after recovering from a perceived compressor stall”.
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Everett Introducing S-92A to East Africa
East African operator Everett expands with a utility S-92A.
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Engine Failure after Inadvertently Being Put Back into Service Incomplete
An AGB module was inadvertently sent for overhaul. Work commenced before it was realised. The module was then sent back u/s but the log card entry was changed subsequently to serviceable not realising a filter was missing. The pilot made an excellent autorotation though.
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