November 2023

In-Flight Break-up of King Air C90 After Wing Spar Repaired Against Manufacturer’s Advice

26 November 2023

Accidents & Incidents, Design & Certification, Fixed Wing, Human Factors / Performance, Maintenance / Continuing Airworthiness / CAMOs, Regulation, Safety Management, Special Mission Aircraft

The wing spar failed from fatigue cracking elsewhere in the wing that was missed during the same inspection.

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South Korean Night Black Hole Spatial Disorientation Fatal Helicopter Accident

14 November 2023

Accidents & Incidents, Airfields / Heliports / Helidecks, Crises / Emergency Response / SAR, Helicopters, Human Factors / Performance, Safety Management, Special Mission Aircraft

We translate a South Korean report into an emergency service helicopter accident investigation. Spatial disorientation, use of automation and heliport management issues.

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Helicopter Water Impact Accident: Safety of Airborne Geophysical Survey Operations

5 November 2023

Accidents & Incidents, Crises / Emergency Response / SAR, Helicopters, Human Factors / Performance, Mining / Resource Sector, Safety Culture, Safety Management, Special Mission Aircraft, Survivability / Ditching

An aerial survey accident highlights problems implementing flight following technology, the dangerous use of marine lifejackets and the value of considering competence.

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