Engine failure incorrectly diagnosed during an autorotation check midway through a ferry flight. Flight following failed to respond but the CEO did. Local SAR RCC capability challenged.
SAR Questions Feature in PNG AIC B427 Accident Investigation Read Post »
During a practice IMC approach this HEMS helicopter started to make a go-around but rapidly there was a loss of control and it impacted the ground. NTSB believe the pilot was task saturated and became spatial disorientated.
EC135P2 Spatial Disorientation Accident Read Post »
Unclear communications, shift handover & roles and responsibilities, complacency about fatigue and failure to use access equipment all feature in this serious incident.
ATR72 Missed Damage: Maintenance Lessons Read Post »
Errors embodying an AD resulted in a loss of air break control.
Glider Controls Fail After Non Compliant Maintenance Embodying an AD Read Post »
A giant Mi-26T enters a VRS during an approach in poor visibility in the Russian Arctic.
Mi-26T Arctic VRS Accident 28 November 2018 Read Post »
A helicopter embarked on low altitude, low speed circling of powerline pylons on a snowy day. Both onboard died after an engine failure likely due to snow / ice ingestion.
Fatal Snowy Powerline Inspection Flight Read Post »
A slow deflation of a tyre was not noticed until a turnaround in Singapore. A Cold check was conducted on what was likely still a Hot tyre. It was erroneously decided the tyre could be kept in service but it burst during inflation.
B747-400F Tyre Explosion During Inflation Read Post »
The operator had “wide-ranging deficiencies” said a Transport Canada audit but was allowed to continue to operate before a scheduled suspension came into force.
NTSB examine an injury caused after the loss of control of a UAS during a university demonstration.
Drone Operation Injury Read Post »
A container had been positioned next to a landing site since the pilot’s last visit.
Remote Landing Site Blade Strike Read Post »
The pilot made a safe run on landing. The TGB actuating rod had failed. An EASA AD followed.
AS350 Tail Rotor Control Incident, Grand Cayman Read Post »
In July 2019 the BEA reported on a series of propeller incidents that occurred due to a vibratory phenomena that was not uncovered in certification testing.
Severe Propeller Vibrations on ATR 72-212A: BEA Report Read Post »
A door safety strap, as it does not prevent falls, cannot replace a work platform installed outside the aircraft say CIAIAC. We look at some of the guidance on safe working at height on aircraft.
Hurried Door Inspection Results in Fall From Aircraft Read Post »
So you thought the UH-1H was a Bell product? Not to the FAA. Small third party ‘TC Holders’ are responsible for assessing the airworthiness impact of usage changes for ageing ex-military helicopters.
Usage Related Ex-Military Helicopter Accident Read Post »
Improper use of nose wheel steering leads to a runway excursion in Taiwan.
Twin Otter Nose Wheel Steering Misused in Runway Excursion Read Post »
This wirestrike occurred on a crossing powerline and followed two near misses in the previous 6 months. Lessons on client aviation management, powerline marking, mapping data and software and reporting.
Helicopter Wirestrike During Powerline Inspection Read Post »
A pilot lost his life while making in-flight call about a hire car discount say NTSB.
Fatal B206L3 Cell Phone Discount Distracted CFIT Read Post »
An overly steep approach resulted in landing gear damage while practising short field landings at a civilian airfield that differed from specifically designed Swedish dispersed bases.
Gripen Main Landing Gear Damaged During Unstabalised Short Field Landing Read Post »
The MRB damage made this occurrence meet the criteria for an accident say NTSB. A design change followed to avoid a production process that introduced micro-pitting.
Tail Rotor Lightning Strip Damages AW139 Main Rotor Read Post »
The final report into the loss of a DA62 during a navaid calibration flight in Dubai is critical of the UK CAA’s oversight of this Part SPO operator.
Wake Turbulence Diamond DA62 Accident in Dubai Read Post »
Smoke from anACM bearing failure lead to an evacuation. But doing steps without the checklist resulted in the engines not being shut down beforehand and pax confusion on whether this was an emergency.
Premature A319 Evacuation With Engines Running Read Post »
The operator’s training system did not adequately prepare the pilot. The regulator claims they were mislead by an operator about who was really in charge of training. TAIC say this was evident in advance.
Regulator Missed the Chance to Intervene Before Fatal Tour Accident say TAIC Read Post »
Sub-standard raw material caused a NLG collapse caught on video in San Antonio.
ERJ175 NLG Uplock Spring Production Defect Read Post »
A Robinson R22 suddenly fails to respond to control inputs and descends and impacts the sea. Investigators find a tie-down wrapped around the main rotor head.
Troublesome Tiedowns: The Sequel Read Post »
When Red Bull Gives You More Than Wings… A database of US military aviation accidents and incidents complied by Military Times last year revealed an odd mishap. It resulted in website The War Zone submitting a Freedom of Information Act request. The response detailed how the co-pilot of a US Air Force (USAF) Beechcraft MC-12W Liberty King Air 350 10-006450 had reached
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