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…
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Two Years and Counting . . . Still no FAA Action BFA Advocates Against Balloon Amendment In FAA Bill NTSB findings of Pilot Health Problems Recommends 1st Class Medical BFA and FAA improve other standards…
NTSB SUPPORTS ‘SAFE SKIES FOR AFRICA’ PROGRAM Mr. Jones has been an important link to Africa for years “Safe Skies” Initiative Africa is a growing aviation market Thankfully, the Managing Director of the NTSB, Dennis…
Amtrak taps aviation industry for safety guidance Aviation Veteran called to help Railroad From Tombstone Agency to leading Transportation Safety Reason to be Proud, but No Complacency There once was a time, 20 years ago,…
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…
FAA Formally Bans Certain Harnesses in Doors-off Ops by Kerry Lynch NTSB Issues Preliminary Report For Liberty Helicopters Accident Pilot Said He Provided Safety Briefing That Included Emergency Evacuation Procedure Harnesses for Open Door Flight not…
Senators Want to Know How FAA Approved Open-Door Flights Demand Letter sent in response to Tragic Crash Open Door Helicopter Tours well known NEW YORK — A deadly helicopter crash has prompted New York’s…