An airliner on a night approach at Dublin lined-up not on the runway but on the lights of a tower block. We look at the investigation, the lessons and the prompt safety action taken.
The Jet that Almost ‘Landed’ on a Tower Block Read Post »
The brakes had been set OFF during maintenance trouble shooting and the chocks removed prematurely, so the aircraft rolled when a tug with a u/s radio was being swapped out.
A collision during apron works at Stavanger. A skipped risk assessment by airport/contractors, misleading concrete barriers and confirmation bias. Highlights the fallacy of over reliance on safety reporting.
S-92A Collision with Obstacle while Taxying Read Post »
We look at HSAC data on GOM ops in 2016. A decline in helicopter usage continues but there were no air accidents. This was only the 4th fatality-free year in 33. 2017 is not as rosy.
Helicopter Ops and Safety – Gulf Of Mexico 2016 Update Read Post »
A loose fuel tank cover on a motor yacht was blown free by a landing helicopter’s rotor downwash, struck the rotor, resulting in a water impact.
FOD and an AS350B3 Accident Landing on a Yacht in Bergen Read Post »
Pressure (human factors but not hydraulic!), changes of plan, distractions and skipped checklists all feature in this ground collision.
Ground Collision Under Pressure: Challenger vs ATV: 1-0 Read Post »
Investigators point to ‘overaggressive manoeuvre’ on take-off on a positioning flight back to base. Both occupants were seriously injured. The damaged helicopter span 50 times down heliport.
EC130B4 Loss of Control on Take-Off in Dubai Read Post »
On the anniversary of the ‘miracle on the Hudson’ we look at how a catastrophic double engine bird strike in North America had been predicted 8 years before, in 2001.
Power of Prediction: Foresight and Flocking Birds Read Post »
The lack of effective risk assessment and landing site data jumps out in this TSB report as does a casual approach to some pre-flight preparation. There are survivability lessons too.
Fatal Wire Strike on Take Off from Communications Site Read Post »
We look at the recent industry / Department for Exiting the EU joint statement on Brexit and aviation.
Brexit and Aviation Read Post »
NHV Heliport Officially Opened in Aberdeen The official opening of the NHV facility at Aberdeen Airport in Scotland occurred today. Following opening comments by Eric Van Hal (NHV CEO) and Jamie John (Base Manager Aberdeen), the facility was officially opened by Deirdre Michie (CEO Oil & Gas UK) and Simon Gray (CEO EEEGR). Deirdre Michie commented on
NHV Heliport Officially Opened in Aberdeen Read Post »
This document has been collaboratively written by IATA, CANSO, IFATCA and IFALPA, to address the problems surrounding unstable approaches.
IATA Unstable Approaches, Risk Mitigation Policies, Procedures and Best Practices Read Post »
A China Eastern A330 crossed in front of a China Eastern A320 taking off. CAAC report the separation was just 19m vertical and 13m horizontal and have issued a reconstruction video.
High Potential Runway Incursion at Shanghai 11 Oct 2016 Read Post »
Various factors conspired to mean a piston engined aircraft was incorrectly fuelled with Jet A1, resulting in a power loss just after take off. We look at this threat and the safety lessons.
The Wrong Fuel: Three Misfuelling Accidents Read Post »
Following an NTSB recommendation the NBAA has used FDM/FOQA data to look at how often critical Take Off checks are being missed and its almost 1 time in 5.
Business Aviation Compliance With Pre Take-off Flight Control Checks Read Post »
UK CAA issue their second update following the Feb 2014 CAP1145 report (‘Safety review of offshore public transport helicopter operations in support of the exploitation of oil and gas’).
UK CAA CAP1145: 2nd Update on North Sea Helicopter Safety (CAP1386) Read Post »
The use of excessive reverse thrust resulted in loss of direction control, but noticeably there was a significant delay to the evacuation (which took 17 minutes to complete).
Delta MD-88 Accident at La Guardia 5 March 2015 Read Post »
Safety alerts released by the Helideck Certification Agency and US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement on fuel hoses and obstructions.
Helideck Safety Alerts: Refuelling Hoses and Obstructions Read Post »
A fatal in-flight break-up following damage during a prior landing shows the importance of not ‘pressing on’ after a more minor occurrence and resisting passenger pressures.
Final Report: AS365N3 9M-IGB Fatal Accident Read Post »
A US fatal accident with an ex-Korean Hawk, operated by a defence contractor, highlights some of the issues of civil use of ex-military aircraft.
Yuma Hawk Accident: Lessons on Ex-Military Aircraft Operation Read Post »
We look at HSAC data on GOM ops in 2015. A decline in helicopter usage is evident. 3 accidents but none fatal (only 3rd fatality-free year in 32).
Helicopter Ops and Safety – Gulf Of Mexico 2015 Update Read Post »
The operator had insufficient resources to effectively manage safety say TSB. The regulator had concerns but its approach did not ensure timely rectification.
HEMS Black Hole Accident: “Organisational, Regulatory and Oversight Deficiencies” Read Post »
Fatigued Flight Test Crew Crosswind Accident The Icelandic Transportation Safety Board (ITSB), the RNSA, recently issued their report into a wheels up runway excursion accident that occurred on 21 July 2013 to Sukhoi RRJ-95B ‘Superjet 100’ 97005 during flight tests by Sukhoi at Keflavik airport. The Flight Test Objective and the Accident Flight The purpose of
Fatigued Flight Test Crew Superjet 100 Crosswind Accident Read Post »
Troublesome Tiedowns The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recently reported on two cases in October 2015 were helicopters offshore suffered accidents after the tie-downs were not fully removed: Fish Spotting Helicopter, Pacific Ocean (B206, N1060C) On 21 October 2015 Bell 206B N1060C was being prepared for take-off from the 74m Fishing Vessel Majestic Sun off Christmas Island,
Troublesome Tiedowns Read Post »
We look at the lessons on aerodrome lighting and charts from a UK bizjet take off accident. Mistaking edge lights for the centreline is not uncommon.
G-III Attempted Takeoff Using Runway Edge Lights as Centerline Read Post »
