The compass was not returned to slave mode on take off from an FPSO. Subsequent aircraft behaviour convinced the crew they should ditch.
Ditching of Bristow S-76C++, Off Nigeria, 3 February 2016 Read Post »
Skipping steps in a procedure while fault-finding as an undetected drift in position occurred, resulted in snagging an object and flying the now tethered aircraft into the ground.
USAF UH-1N SAR Helicopter Hoist Training Accident Read Post »
The FAA’s failure to require Independent Inspections on lighter aircraft sends a cultural signal that means avoidable maintenance HF accidents persist.
FAA Rules Applied: So Misrigged Flying Controls Undetected Read Post »
A British airliner, an engine problem and the crew inadvertently shutting down the wrong engine, crashing close to the airfield. We look the human factors of a misdiagnosed engine failure and premature action.
Wrong Engine Shutdown Crash: But You Won’t Guess Which! Read Post »
In 1991 a minor modification, changing a surface treatment, triggered accelerated wear and a catastrophic propeller failure. The FAA conducted a Special Certification Review. A failsafe design and certification rule changes followed.
A loose B-nut on an imported helicopter necessitated autorotation into woodland. There was no evidence of torque stripes having been applied.
Tree Top Autorotation for B206L1 After Loose Fuel Line B-Nut Leaks Read Post »
