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 »
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 »
A US registered SA227 AT Merlin IVC surveillance aircraft, chartered from a Luxembourg company by an unspecified French government agency had a fatal accident in Malta.
Investigation into Secretive Surveillance Aircraft Accident in Malta 24 Oct 2016 Read Post »
A crew with low experience on type had a lucky escape when they inadvertently descended and struck a frozen lake during an exercise in Norway.
Swedish NH90 CFIT: Pilot Experience and Skating on Frozen Lake Read Post »
The pilot of a CF-188 Hornet pulled out at 270ft above the ground after a partial loss of consciousness during a 6.8g overhead break.
High G Drama at Cold Lake Read Post »
A runway arrestor gear system using green lights for both UP and DOWN has been involved in two incidents in Australia that highlight the risks of expectation bias.
When Green is for Stop: Poor Design HF Read Post »
Safety lessons from a serious incident during a Swedish Special Forces trial of Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction System (SPIES) under a UH-60M helicopter.
Swedish Special Forces SPIES and Military SMS Read Post »
A combination of thermal load from a dark colour scheme and moisture caused a disbond on an RCAF CC150 Polaris (A310) elevator.
Elevator Failure: Moisture + Heat Read Post »
David Marquet describes a technique developed while CO of the nuclear submarine USS Santa Fe, to reduce errors and increase mindfulness during critical tasks.
Deliberate Action: A Mindful Method from the Nuclear Navy Read Post »
Fatigue was identified as a significant contributing factor leading to the perception error that resulted in an engine failure on a RCAF Sea King during training.
Perception and Fatigue: RCAF CH124 Sea King Engine Failure Read Post »
You may only have 5 seconds or so between the eye detecting an aircraft head-on and impact. The UK Airprox Board highlight 6 lessons from past airproxes/MACs.
Avoiding Mid Air Collisions: 5 Seconds to Impact Read Post »
Good leaders inspire trust but there is a Dutch proverb: “Trust comes on foot, but leaves on horseback.” We discuss why trust is important in developing an organisation’s culture to overcome blame and fear and how behaviour is key.
Leadership and Trust Read Post »
News and photos from HAI Heli-Expo in Dallas, TX (6-9 March 2017).
Heli-Expo 2017 Photo Report 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 »
Two recent conferences have been held on military airworthiness, in Europe and Australia, highlighting the value of the EMARs and the potential value of a Military-JAA.
Military Airworthiness Conferences: EDA and DASA Read Post »
The Swedish Accident Investigation Board reported on a near mid air collision between a Swedish Gripen and Norwegian F-16 during the tri-national 2015 Arctic Fighter Meet. The aircraft passed ~ 30m apart in cloud.
Military Airprox in Sweden 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 »
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 »
Edition 1.2 is issued of the European Military Airworthiness Requirements for maintenance organisations.
EDA Issue Revised EMAR 145 Read Post »
We look at the EMACC and how they can be used to establish the Type Certification Basis for a Military Air System.
EDA European Military Airworthiness Certification Criteria (EMACC) Read Post »
The scathing Haddon-Cave Report triggered changes in regulation and how air safety was managed in the UK military.
Loss of RAF Nimrod MR2 XV230 and the Haddon-Cave Review Read Post »
The UK Military Aviation Authority has issued changes to their design regulations to integrate EMAR 21 (the European Military Airworthiness Requirement Part 21) concepts into the MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP).
UK MAA Issue RA 5800 Series Type Airworthiness Engineering Regulations 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 »
Martin-Baker celebrates the 70th anniversary of the first live in-flight test ejection with one of their ejection seats.
First Martin-Baker Ejection In-Flight in 1946 Read Post »
