A $22mn F-16C was lost after components were omitted when assembling an engine control unit. The USAF investigation points to a lack of ‘parts accountability’ in the overhaul shop.
USAF F-16C Crash: Engine Maintenance Error Read Post »
Interruption and distraction mean a walkaround was missed and the helicopter took off with a cowling unlatched. On approach it opened and struck the main rotor.
EC120 Forgotten Walkaround Read Post »
We look at a fatal accident that demonstrates the criticality of assessing recommended service bulletins.
Fatal Engine Power Loss: Powerline Helicopter Not Modified IAW OEM Recommendations Read Post »
News and photos from HAI Heli-Expo 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.
Heli-Expo 2018 Photo Report Read Post »
During a low-level night training flight a Swedish Armed Forces Agusta 109LUH collided with a large bird. We look at the safety lessons.
Swedish Military NOE Helicopter Bird Strike Read Post »
In a report released on 22 Feb 2018 the NTSB reveal shocking maintenance standards prior to an air tour accident in which a 16 year old boy died and his parents were seriously injured.
NTSB Reveal Lax Maintenance Standards in Honolulu Tour Helicopter Accident Read Post »
We look at an ATSB report into why propeller damage was missed on several inspections. They comment on distractions/interruptions and complacency.
Flawed Post-Flight and Pre-Flight Inspections Miss Propeller Damage Read Post »
Less than a month after a formal training course, a winch operator fatally falls from a Police B429 during hoist training in Delaware.
Fatal Fall From B429 During Helicopter Hoist Training Read Post »
Erroneous translation of a CMM from English to French resulted in incorrect instructions being followed.
Lost in Translation: Misrigged Main Landing Gear Read Post »
Is complacency really more about risk perception and tolerance? The RAIB recommend leadership, people management and risk perception development to address complacency.
Complacency: A Useful Concept in Safety Investigations? Read Post »
This Wasp crashed out of control. The military Maintenance Schedule assumed 200FH pa and an MGB overhaul ever 600FH. This MGB was fitted for 429 hours over 20 years.
Wasp Stung By Lack of Lubrication Read Post »
A dispatcher was forced to run when an aircraft started to taxi while he was still connected to it after the crew became distracted, skipped procedural steps and misidentified the dispatcher.
Dispatcher Forced to Run After Distracted Pushback Read Post »
The investigation into a training accident identified a unit culture that instructor proficiency was not a high priority but student output was, and consequently flight commanders and schedulers acted within that culture.
RCAF Production Pressures Compromised Culture Read Post »
We look at the operational and maintenance HF aspects of the loss of a panel from a Dash 8 and how the response to a previous incident had failed.
Human Factors of Dash 8 Panel Loss Read Post »
We look at the human factors that influenced a landing parallel to an unsealed runway on a FIFO charter to an Australian gold mine on 20 Jan 2017.
RJ85 Landed Alongside Runway Obscured by Dust Read Post »
Misinterpretation of communication due to a lack of standardised phraseology was a factor in this incident say the BFU, when an A320 attempted to return to stand after a checklist error.
A320 Collided with Two De-Icing Trucks Read Post »
We look back on Enron and how their Code of Ethics was shelfware in a company described as having a ‘culture of arrogance’.
Enron and the Hubris of the “World’s Leading Energy Company” Read Post »
The NLG shock-absorber cylinder was found buckled after a heavy landing when distractions and high workload likely contributed to a nose-down pitch input just before touchdown.
Easyjet A319 Heavy Landing Read Post »
A loading incident during a busy-pre Christmas period highlights the effect of high workload on data input errors, as well as the importance of system feedback of incorrectly entered data.
Overworked Yuletide Loading Error Read Post »
We look at lessons in a NTSB rail accident report on how a cult of compliance and routine over-emphasis on judging front line workers can lead to disaster, lessons relevant to all industries.
A Railroad’s Cult of Compliance Read Post »
A helicopter was left spinning on the ramp after a tail strike when control was lost landing on a towed dolly, incapacitating both occupants in a horrific accident caught on video.
Dramatic Loss of Control During AS350 Landing Practice Read Post »
TSB say four died when a tool bag came loose and struck the TR of a helicopter carrying workers of an electricity utility company who were unrestrained in the cabin.
Tool Bag Takes Out Tail Rotor: Fatal AS350B2 Accident, Tweed, ON Read Post »
Aerossurance sends its Season’s Greetings to all its customers, partners, suppliers, colleagues and friends.
Season’s Greetings from Aerossurance Read Post »
The Irish Air Corps (IAC) signed a contract on 19 December 2017 for three special mission Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, mission equipment and support services worth €32 million.
Irish Air Corps Order Pilatus PC-12s Read Post »
Bell Helicopter made the first flight of their Joint Multi Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) V-280 Valor tilt rotor on 18 December 2017 in Texas.
Bell V-280 Valor Tilt Rotor First Flight Read Post »
