Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

Fatality-free 2015 U.S. Bizjet Accident Streak Ends

N-numbered business jets and turboprops still have incurred fewer accidents year-over-year.

Accidents

October 6, 2015

Deliberate Descent Below DH Led To Learjet Fatal

Accident caused by the crew "initiating and continuing a descent in IMC below the authorized altitude without visual contact with the runway environment."

Accidents

October 6, 2015

'Miracle on the Hudson' Pilot To Speak at NBAA 2015

November 18 appearance will mark the second time Sullenberger has spoken at an NBAA event.

Safety

October 5, 2015

APS Joins USAIG’s Performance Vector Safety Initiative

USAIG will cover the tuition for one pilot to attend the course at APS’s Phoenix or Dallas locations.

Safety

September 27, 2015

Videos

ACSF's Safety Program Now Covers All of Contiguous U.S.

Participation in the program provides valuable safety data that can identify trends and correct unsafe actions before an accident.

Safety

September 26, 2015

DOT’s IG To Audit FAA Oversight of Flight Deck Safety

Recent incidents prompt request for investigation into mitigating the risk of pilots acting dangerously.

Safety

September 25, 2015

Learjet Operator and Crew Cited in Fatal Midair

Learjet conducted an “unexpected maneuver,” continuing a left-hand turn with an “excessive bank angle despite the loss of visual contact" with the fighter.

Accidents

September 23, 2015

Using Checklists Alert Is Timely Warning

NASA said its Aviation Safety Reporting System continues to receive a “significant number of incident reports related to checklist errors.”

Safety

September 23, 2015

Helicopter Fleet Ambulance Ops Subject of Proposed AC

Proposed AC is primarily applicable to Part 135 certificate holders operating 10 or more helicopter air ambulances.

Rotorcraft

September 23, 2015

Bizav a Likely First Adopter of Gagan, India's GPS Waas

Gagan will support more direct routes, reduced separation standards, help fuel consumption and improve safety for business aircraft.

Avionics

September 22, 2015

NTSB: Premier I Accident Pilot Impaired by Illegal Drug

Twinjet hit trees, crashed and was consumed by an explosion and post-crash fire on Dec. 13, 2013, while returning to land at Atlanta-area Airport.

Accidents

September 21, 2015

FSF Launches Safety Information Project

The safety foundation is part of a group studying data collection in the Asia-Pacific and Pan-America regions.

Safety

September 18, 2015

EBAA Eyes Best Practices with Cabin Service Conference

The inaugural conference focused on safety, collaboration with flight deck and ground staff and the value added to the flight.

Safety

September 17, 2015

NTSB: Field's Partial Fence Allowed Jet-Deer Collision

A Learjet 35A collided with a deer during the takeoff roll.

Safety

September 13, 2015

NBAA Single-Pilot Safety Standdown To Focus on LOC-I

LOC-I accident and incident reduction is also a priority for the FAA, NTSB and ICAO>

Safety

September 10, 2015

Sabreliner Involved in Midair Not TCAS Equipped

A witness stated that the Sabreliner twinjet and Cessna 172 piston single did not appear to take avoidance actions before colliding.

Accidents

September 8, 2015

California Group To Host Safety Standdown

Professionalism and human factors training are among the subjects on the agenda.

Safety

September 6, 2015

Rectrix Aviation Joins FAA’s ASAP

The program encourages the voluntary reporting of safety information to minimize threats to safety.

Charter & Fractional

September 6, 2015

Two Falcons, One King Air Damaged in Ramp Collision

Neither the toe brakes nor emergency braking slowed or stopped the Falcon 2000 from hitting a Falcon 50 and King Air C90.

Accidents

September 4, 2015

EASA Proposes Upset Prevention and Recovery Training

The main focus of the new training standards is for those who intend to pursue a career as an airline transport-rated pilot.

Regulations and Government

September 3, 2015

Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

Fatality-free 2015 U.S. Bizjet Accident Streak Ends

N-numbered business jets and turboprops still have incurred fewer accidents year-over-year.

Deliberate Descent Below DH Led To Learjet Fatal

Accident caused by the crew "initiating and continuing a descent in IMC below the authorized altitude without visual contact with the runway environment."

'Miracle on the Hudson' Pilot To Speak at NBAA 2015

November 18 appearance will mark the second time Sullenberger has spoken at an NBAA event.

APS Joins USAIG’s Performance Vector Safety Initiative

USAIG will cover the tuition for one pilot to attend the course at APS’s Phoenix or Dallas locations.

Videos

More Articles

ACSF's Safety Program Now Covers All of Contiguous U.S.

Participation in the program provides valuable safety data that can identify trends and correct unsafe actions before an accident.

DOT’s IG To Audit FAA Oversight of Flight Deck Safety

Recent incidents prompt request for investigation into mitigating the risk of pilots acting dangerously.

Learjet Operator and Crew Cited in Fatal Midair

Learjet conducted an “unexpected maneuver,” continuing a left-hand turn with an “excessive bank angle despite the loss of visual contact" with the fighter.

Using Checklists Alert Is Timely Warning

NASA said its Aviation Safety Reporting System continues to receive a “significant number of incident reports related to checklist errors.”

Helicopter Fleet Ambulance Ops Subject of Proposed AC

Proposed AC is primarily applicable to Part 135 certificate holders operating 10 or more helicopter air ambulances.

Bizav a Likely First Adopter of Gagan, India's GPS Waas

Gagan will support more direct routes, reduced separation standards, help fuel consumption and improve safety for business aircraft.

NTSB: Premier I Accident Pilot Impaired by Illegal Drug

Twinjet hit trees, crashed and was consumed by an explosion and post-crash fire on Dec. 13, 2013, while returning to land at Atlanta-area Airport.

FSF Launches Safety Information Project

The safety foundation is part of a group studying data collection in the Asia-Pacific and Pan-America regions.

EBAA Eyes Best Practices with Cabin Service Conference

The inaugural conference focused on safety, collaboration with flight deck and ground staff and the value added to the flight.

NTSB: Field's Partial Fence Allowed Jet-Deer Collision

A Learjet 35A collided with a deer during the takeoff roll.

NBAA Single-Pilot Safety Standdown To Focus on LOC-I

LOC-I accident and incident reduction is also a priority for the FAA, NTSB and ICAO>

Sabreliner Involved in Midair Not TCAS Equipped

A witness stated that the Sabreliner twinjet and Cessna 172 piston single did not appear to take avoidance actions before colliding.

California Group To Host Safety Standdown

Professionalism and human factors training are among the subjects on the agenda.

Rectrix Aviation Joins FAA’s ASAP

The program encourages the voluntary reporting of safety information to minimize threats to safety.

Two Falcons, One King Air Damaged in Ramp Collision

Neither the toe brakes nor emergency braking slowed or stopped the Falcon 2000 from hitting a Falcon 50 and King Air C90.

EASA Proposes Upset Prevention and Recovery Training

The main focus of the new training standards is for those who intend to pursue a career as an airline transport-rated pilot.

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