An attentive flying control rigging check finds a shocking piece of FOD that highlights the importance (yet again) of effective tool control.
Flying Control FOD: Screwdriver Found in C208 Controls Read Post »
An engine compressor failure while installing power line markers resulted in an unsurvivable impact and fire.
Fatal H500 / 369D Low Altitude Hover Power Loss: Power Line Maintenance Project Read Post »
Aerossurance’s Andy Evans was invited to write an article for the International Federation of Airworthiness “Airworthiness Matters” publication on Next Generation Maintenance Human Factors.
Airworthiness Matters: Next Generation Maintenance Human Factors Read Post »
Synthetic Vision Systems (SVS) are an increasingly common tool to enhance flight crew situational awareness. However the crew of a PC-12 were momentarily misled during a night-time medevac take-off by their SVS after a RADALT failure.
Confusion of Compelling, But Erroneous, PC-12 Synthetic Vision Display Read Post »
We discuss the potential availability and maintenance economic benefits and work Airbus has under way with IBM and Palantir.
EasyJet and Airbus Collaborate on ‘Big Data’ IVHM Read Post »
We examine a recent total loss of tail rotor control to an offshore helicopter in the North Sea and previous similar occurrences.
CHC Scotia Sikorsky S-92A Loss of Tail Rotor Control Events Read Post »
A pilot reported a restriction of cyclic movement on a Sikorsky S-92A. We look what was found.
S-92A Flying Control Restriction on Wiring Loom Read Post »
We look at a fatal S-76C++ helicopter accident that highlights a range of certification, modification, crew alerting, training and emergency response lessons, and also discuss current activity on helicopter bird strike certification requirements.
Safety Lessons from a Fatal Helicopter Bird Strike: PHI Sikorsky S-76C++ Read Post »
We look back on our top aviation and safety articles of 2016. We thank all our readers for their support in 2016 and hope we can continue to prove a valuable source of information and insight in 2017!
Our Top 10 Articles of 2016 Read Post »
Accident investigators make observations on human factors, training, instrumentation design, airworthiness reporting and SAR after the fatal LOC-I of a cargo CRJ-200 in Sweden in an accident reminiscent of AF447.
CRJ-200 LOC-I Sweden 8 Jan 2016: SHK Investigation Results Read Post »
AirMed and Rescue published an article in their Dec 2016 / Jan 2017 issue by Aerossurance’s Andy Evans on how to tender and contract for contracted Search and Rescue (SAR) and medevac services.
The Tender Trap: SAR and Medevac Contract Design Read Post »
A change in approved lubricant for the fuel injection servo but an excessive amount was used. A prompt 12 days from incident to recall.
Robinson R44 Power Loss: Excessive Lubricant Read Post »
The NTSB recommend short term safety promotion and a long term error-proof re-design to prevent a reoccurring loss of propeller thrust after incorrect assembly.
Fatal B1900C Accident: NTSB Safety Recommendation on PT6A To Error-Proof the Beta Arm Read Post »
We look at the maintenance human factors that resulted in the 36th A320 cowling loss.
ANSV Report on EasyJet A320 Fan Cowl Door Loss: Maintenance Human Factors Read Post »
This Opinion addresses a safety issue linked with a wrong airworthiness assessment of the aircraft status due to incomplete technical records.
EASA Opinion on Technical Records (Opinion 13/2016) Read Post »
We look at the recent industry / Department for Exiting the EU joint statement on Brexit and aviation.
Brexit and Aviation Read Post »
While working on an RCAF A310 a maintainer is crushed by a spoiler, highlighting the hazards that must be managed when conducting simultaneous maintenance tasks.
Serious Injury During Aircraft Maintenance Read Post »
The UK AAIB has published their Annual Safety Review in a radical new format. It has analysis of investigations, an overview of recommendations and articles on the use of drones and the time needed for investigations.
AAIB Annual Safety Review for 2015 Read Post »
A readiness crisis in the CH-53E fleet triggered the dramatic firing of the Squadron CO and a fatal mid air collision that killed 12 marines days later.
USMC CH-53E Readiness Crisis and Mid Air Collision Catastrophe Read Post »
The NTSB release their probable cause on this uncontained HPT2 disc burst.
Uncontained CF6-80 Failure: American B767-300 28 Oct 2016 Read Post »
We look at three aspects from the investigation into a fatal air accident in the UK: Recording of aircraft defects, TAWS and the carriage of non-crew members on the flight deck.
LOC-I Departure: AAIB Report on King Air 200 Accident Read Post »
EASA has recently issued a rule-making opinion on ageing structures of large turbine aeroplanes for a rule that will affect the current fleet and new types.
EASA Opinion on Ageing Aircraft Structures (Opinion 12/2016) Read Post »
Edition 1.2 is issued of the European Military Airworthiness Requirements for maintenance organisations.
EDA Issue Revised EMAR 145 Read Post »
AAIB comment on deficient task cards, operator tech pubs, shift handovers and distraction leading to a maintenance error.
B747 Landing Gear Failure Due to Omission of Rig Pin During Maintenance Read Post »
EASA is consulting on making 2 available, but not widely adopted, modifications mandatory in response to inadvertent operations of a hydraulic test switch that can result in Loss of Control – Inflight.
EASA Consult on Proposed AD on AS350B3 / H125 Hydraulics Read Post »
