ARTICLE: Robert Sumwalt, NTSB member on scene of UPS cargo plane crash, is aviation safety expert, former airline pilot This excellent article reviews the career and qualifications of Robert Sumwalt to be a member of…
It is unusual for a federal safety authority to rely on a non-governmental organization to be part of the solution.
2019-2020 Most Wanted List NTSB Annual Event GENERAL AVIATION NOT LISTED Tracking annual MWLs Aviation safety is not a still photograph. Both the operational circumstances and the vigilance in pursuit of minimizing risk makes the…
Fatigue Cracking Cited in FedEx MD-10F Landing Gear Collapse Probable Cause: metal fatigue crack failure Overhaul interval < OEM’s limit Why/How did SMS miss this risk? The NTSB investigated the above-depicted crash at Fort Lauderdale…
Flight safety in CIS worsening, according to aviation authority report A Russian passenger jet crashed near Moscow. All 71 people aboard are feared dead. Russian authorities revoke Saratov Airlines AOC over unresolved safety issues…
NTSB Backs FAA’s Closure Of Texas MRO Shop FAA Emergency Revocation ALJ reverses, full Board affirms Narrow band between Compliance and Enforcement As was recently noted here, the FAA bared its Enforcement Teeth in AeroBearings…
Trump nominates Homendy for NTSB Adds needed Rail Safety expertise Advocate for MWL Positive Train Control The NTSB is empowered by Congress to investigate United States accidents in civil aviation railroad, highway, marine and…
Two NTSB expert share some insights Both stress need for constant awareness of safety by ALL Observations applicable to SMS DON’T TURN A BLIND EYE ON RISKY PILOT BEHAVIOR Safety…