#Aviation safety

[alwaysbewoke]

AGAIN?!?!?

[maksyena]

meeee when we have to make an emergency water landing ^_^

[billionbrilliantstars]

This is very specific, but I wanted to point this out anyway. Project 2025 wants to get rid of A & P mechanics. That’s airframe and power plant mechanics. That’s all that means and project 2025 explicitly wants to get rid of them. They are the reason it’s safe to get on an airplane. Project 2025 also does not provide an alternative to who they think should be repairing airplanes and doing annual and 100 hour inspections on them.

As a pilot I can also tell you all the aviation weather data we use to determine if a route is safe, is from the National Weather Service. Which Project 2025 would like to eliminate. A Trump presidency quite possibly means safe air travel in America would be a thing of the past.

[odinsblog]

Boeing is having problems™

[tfemflightinstructor]

Friendly reminder that the faa’s rules on alcohol are 8 hours bottle to throttle (basically your last sip must be at minimum 8 hours before you fly next), under .04 BAC, and Not under the Influence

[tomorrowusa]

Pardon me for not shedding tears over the death of the misogynistic theocratic thug Ebrahim Raisi.

As a strong supporter of Ukraine, I note that Iran under Raisi has supplied Russia with Shahed drones which have murdered or maimed thousands of Ukrainians.

Of course Raisi, first and foremost, has repressed and killed countless Iranians over the span of his brutal career.

Iran’s hardline President Ebrahim Raisi — once seen as a potential successor to 85-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — died after his helicopter crashed into trees in a mountainous northwestern region of the Islamic Republic on Sunday.  The Iranian branch of the Red Crescent humanitarian network said on Monday its search and rescue teams had reached the crash site and “found no signs of the helicopter’s occupants being alive.” The discovery of the burned-out wreckage of Raisi’s helicopter among blackened trees — with seemingly only the tail surviving the crash — followed hours of searches in the fog-bound mountain valleys of Dizmar forest near the border with Azerbaijan.  [ ... ] Raisi, 63, was a conservative cleric and former judiciary chief who was responsible for decades of vicious crackdowns against his own people’s aspirations for greater personal freedoms and democracy, arresting, torturing and executing tens of thousands of the Islamist regime’s opponents.  Educated in the seminary city of Qom and dubbed “the butcher,” he was alleged to have been involved in the execution of thousands of political prisoners in the late 1980s, according to Iran’s opposition. As judiciary chief, he was also directly responsible for the wave of arrests and executions that followed massive anti-regime protests in 2019-2020.  As president, he oversaw the iron-fisted repression of the “Women, Life, Freedom” movement that followed the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Tens of thousands were arrested, and the death toll is estimated at more than 500. 

Raisi was a way bad person – even by the standards of the ruling theocratic mafia in Iran.

As for the helicopter crash that killed Raisi, look to Iran's terrible air safety record.

Iran's poor aviation safety record

The cause of the helicopter crash is not yet known - but Iran has a poor air transport safety record. This is at least partly the result of decades of US sanctions, which have severely weakened its aerial fleet. President Raisi was on board a Bell 212 helicopter, state news agencies said. The model was made in the US and could not have been sold to Iran since the 1979 revolution. Previous ministers of defence and transport, as well as commanders of Iran’s ground and air armed forces, have died in plane or helicopter crashes. When reformers led Iran's government, they aimed to modernise the country's fleet of aircraft by negotiating a deal with the West that would see sanctions lifted in return for limiting Iran's sensitive nuclear activities and allowing in international inspectors However, these efforts stalled when President Donald Trump withdrew from the deal and reimposed sanctions. Reformers were subsequently opposed and mocked by hardliners, who insisted that Iran could rely on its domestic industries and foreign allies to improve aviation safety.

Iran has been devoting more attention to building killer drones than to maintaining its own aircraft. The helicopter crash is poetic justice of sorts.

[freeoftheground]

Nepal Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission: Yeti Airlines 691 (YT691) ATR72-500 9N-ANC - Final Report

On Mar 28th 2024 Nepal's Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission (AAIC) released their final report via the French BEA concluding the probable causes of the crash were:

The most probable cause of the accident is determined to be the inadvertent movement of both condition levers to the feathered position in flight, which resulted in feathering of both propellers and subsequent loss of thrust, leading to an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.

The contributing factors to the accident are:

- High workload due to operating into a new airport with surrounding terrain and the crew missing the associated flight deck and engine indications that both propellers had been feathered.

- Human factor issues such as high workload and stress that appears to have resulted in the misidentification and selection of the propellers to the feathered position.

- The proximity of terrain requiring a tight circuit to land on runway

- This tight circuit was not the usual visual circuit pattern and contributed to the high workload. This tight pattern also meant that the approach did not meet the stabilised visual approach criteria.

- Use of visual approach circuit for RWY 12 without any evaluation, validation and resolution of its threats which were highlighted by the SRM team of CAAN and advices proposed in flight procedures design report conducted by the consultant and without the development and approval of the chart by the operator and regulator respectively.

- Lack of appropriate technical and skill based training (including simulator) to the crew and proper classroom briefings (for that flight) for the safe operation of flight at new airport for visual approach to runway 12.

- Non-compliance with SOPs, ineffective CRM and lack of sterile cockpit discipline

[mightyflamethrower]

[jinxedshapeshifter]

I'm watching the Mayday: Air Disaster episode on Aeroflot Flight 593 and I'm already losing my shit.

If you're a pilot and you want to show your kids around the cockpit why the fuck would you do so when you are 10,000+ FEET IN THE AIR??? Take them to a flight training simulator or something, don't take them on a flight with OVER SEVENTY PEOPLE ON THE FUCKING PLANE???

There are better ways to go about showing your kids what you do for work if you're a pilot OH MY GODDD

[pebblegalaxy]

Nepal's Air Crashes: A Comprehensive Analysis of Aviation Safety and Implications since 1950

Tracing Nepal’s Air Crashes: A Comprehensive Analysis of Accidents, Causes, and Implications since 1950 Since 1950, Nepal has witnessed several tragic aviation accidents that have left an indelible mark on the nation’s history. These air crashes have not only claimed the lives of numerous individuals but have also raised questions about aviation safety, infrastructure, and regulations in the…

[jdpink]

This Austin situation is awful. As bad as it gets without body bags. The phrase, "pink mist" which was popularized in a 1999 ATC movie to refer to the clouds of airborne body fluids is not misplaced.

The people who study the American ATC system have been shouting for at least twenty years that the next major airplane disaster will look like a particular scenario. This is going to be the Next Big Thing.

It looks like this: Two big jets. One of them is supposed to use a runway for takeoff or landing. The other plane will either cross or use the runway, and they collide. This is the nightmare scenario of American aviation, this is what the safety analysts tell anybody who will listen, this is the thing that keeps people awake at night.

[trendynewsnow]

Spirit Airlines Flight Shot At While Approaching Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Spirit Airlines Flight Targeted in Gunfire While Approaching Port-au-Prince A Spirit Airlines flight that was making its approach to land at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, faced a harrowing incident on Monday when it was shot at, prompting an urgent diversion. This alarming event highlights the escalating violence that has plagued the nation in recent…

[fanciedfacts]

The misconceptions Of Airplane seat location safety

Seat safety during a crash landing is not what you need to worry about. Instead, the preparation for a rough emergency landing

[historyofguns]

In the article "Flying in Alaska — The Last Frontier," Will Dabbs, MD recounts his experiences during his military service in Alaska. Despite his initial desire to be stationed in Europe, Uncle Sam sent him to Alaska, a place vastly different from his humid upbringing in the Deep South. Dabbs describes the unique and challenging conditions of Alaska, from the intense cold to the stunning natural beauty. As an operations officer and later an aviation liaison officer, he flew CH-47D Chinook helicopters across the state, participating in numerous missions, including high-altitude rescues and resupply operations. He shares vivid memories of the rugged wilderness, abundant wildlife, and the camaraderie of military life. Through these experiences, Dabbs developed a deep appreciation for Alaska, despite the hardships of service and the extreme environment.

[angel0news]

Investigation Reveals Potential Major Damage from Cathay Airbus Engine Fire

 An engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 earlier this month, caused by a fuel leak, could have led to significant damage, investigators warn. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft took off from Hong Kong en route to Zurich, forcing the pilots to shut down the engine and activate fire extinguishers. Fortunately, the aircraft landed safely back in Hong Kong with 348 passengers and crew on board.

A preliminary report from Hong Kong's Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) indicated that the fire was caused by a broken fuel hose, one of several that had been compromised. The engine involved, a Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97, raised immediate safety concerns about Cathay Pacific's A350 fleet, especially after inspections revealed issues with an additional 15 aircraft.

The report revealed that the protective covering of a fuel hose had ruptured, leaving a noticeable hole, with soot and burn marks indicating signs of fire within the engine. Further examinations found that five other fuel hoses in the same engine were also defective. If left unchecked, this situation could have escalated into a more serious fire, potentially resulting in extensive damage to the aircraft.

In response, the AAIA recommended that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) develop new inspection protocols for the affected engines. Following the incident, EASA issued an "Emergency Airworthiness Directive," mandating operators using the same engine type to inspect fuel lines and remove any that were deemed 'potentially compromised.'

Cathay Pacific's first Airbus A350 was delivered in 2016, and the aircraft has become a staple in long-haul airline fleets globally, primarily due to its high efficiency and low operating costs. The Trent XWB engine was designed specifically for the A350, and concerns about a potential systemic issue could have posed significant challenges for Rolls-Royce.

However, it soon became clear that the problems were confined to the fuel lines rather than the engine's core components, allowing for a relatively quick resolution without the need for costly redesigns. Notably, the issue affected only the XWB-97 variant, which is used on a limited number of long-range aircraft.

This year, Rolls-Royce announced plans for substantial investment in improving its engine lineup, including the Trent XWB-97. Concerns about the engine's durability and maintenance costs had previously been voiced by industry figures, including Tim Clark, president of Emirates airline.

As the investigation continues, both Cathay Pacific and Rolls-Royce remain under scrutiny to ensure the safety and reliability of their aircraft moving forward.

[tfemflightinstructor]

No joke if you point lasers at airplanes youre a terrible fucking person

If you actually hit the plane with the laser, the spot gets so wide that it engulfs the entire plane, filling the cockpit with a blinding light. And i mean BLINDING.

Some laser pointers you buy on amazon for cheap are more powerful than the legal limit for commercial sale and getting hit with a laser in the eye WILL cause PERMANENT DAMAGE. So getting hit by one in the cockpit will cause damage to pilot’s very important vision, and it’s absolutely incredibly fucking dangerous.

So yeah, if you’re pointing lasers at airplanes? Stop doing that IMMEDIATELY.