November 2024

DA62 Forced Landing After Double Engine Shutdown Due to Multiple Electrical Issues

30 November 2024

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

NTSB were unable to identify the cause of the initiating electrical failure but did identify two battery issues, one connected to a maintenance error & inadequate functional test requirement.

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Crew Confusion in Firefighting 737 Terrain Impact

17 November 2024

Accidents & Incidents, Fixed Wing, Human Factors / Performance, Safety Management, Special Mission Aircraft

A lack of a common understanding on minimum drop height was a factor in this 737 striking rising ground after a fire bombing run in Australia

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CHC Scotia AS332L Rollover on West Navion Helideck After Loss of Dynamic Positioning

10 November 2024

Accidents & Incidents, Airfields / Heliports / Helidecks, Helicopters, Human Factors / Performance, Offshore, Oil & Gas / IOGP / Energy, Safety Management

A loss of drillship DP and poor bridge display ergonomics. Two more CHC serious helideck ‘sudden departure’ incidents follow within 38 months.

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