Accident Year – 2016 Captain of the A380-800 received a tyre pressure warning on take-off Aeroplane flew from Hong Kong to London Heathrow on a 13-hour journey One pilot said that the tyre probably detached from the wheel on landing An aviation expert said the shape was a quirk of A380 weight distribution An astonishing picture has emerged of a square-shaped tyre on a British Airways […]
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Emirates A380 hit by an unidentified flying object.
An Emirates Airbus A380 was on approach to Nice in France 18 Aug 2023 and came into contact with an unidentified flying object, believed to be a drone The aircraft was grounded immediately due to damage to the wing including at least one of the right-hand slats, which required replacement AIRBUS A380 – MSN 187 […]
Air France Airbus A319-111 Accident
Air France Airbus A319-111 aircraft (F-GRHY) preparing for the Flight AF7540 from Paris (ORY) to Algiers (ALG) has been grounded due to a mishap during the pushback from gate on 21 Aug. source – Fl360.aero
Alaska airlines Boeing 737 suffers hard landing, badly damaged
On 20th August 2023, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 sustained substantial damage after a heavy landing at Santa Ana Airport in California. Apparently, the B737 landed so hard in the winds that the landing gear punctured the wing. The Boeing 737-800 with registration N516AS, was operating flight AS1288 from Seattle to Santa Ana, California. However, on […]
What would happen if an aircraft’s rudder detached during flight?
Air Transat flight 961 was at 35,000 feet when the composite material rudder broke off from its hinge, the aircraft soon encountered major stability problem. The crew responded by descending the aircraft and that soften the issue, they landed safely. Modern jet airliners with swept wings suffer from a particular form of yaw stability issue […]
A private jet has crashed into a car and a motorbike on a highway in Malaysia, killing at least 10 people
All eight people on the aircraft died along with two motorists on the ground. The jet exploded into a fireball on impact, with thick black smoke seen rising from the site, video clips from the scene showed. It was travelling from the resort island of Langkawi to Selangor, west of the capital Kuala Lumpur. Officials […]
Thai A330 shears tail off Gulfstream IV in Vientiane in 2020
A Thai Airways A330-300 has nearly ripped the tail off a Gulfstream IV private jet during a taxiing accident in Vientiane, Laos. The accident occurred in darkness on 9 March as the A330 (HS-TEU) prepared to operate flight TG575 on the Vientiane-Bangkok Suvarnabhumi route, according to Thai Airways. “When the pilot took the plane out […]
Westjet Boeing 737-700 plane (C-FWSI) suffered damages while taxiing
Passenger claimed injuries as 2009 built Westjet Boeing 737-700 plane (C-FWSI) suffered damages while taxiing for departure at Comox Airport (CYQQ), BC, after it made an impact with the tail of a parked C-130 Hercules of the Canadian Air Force(130337). A passenger said : “Right before we hit, something had gone on with [my daughter] […]
The Air Algerie 737-800 had landed and taxied into a light pole
The Air Algerie 737-800 had landed after operating Paris (CDG) TO Tlemcen (TLM) in Algieria as flight AH1087 and is understood to have taxied into a light pole with the starboard (right) wing damaged BOEING 737 NG /- MSN 40864 7T-VKJSerial number 40864 LN:3691Type 737-8D6First flight date 19/06/2011Plane age 12.1 yearsHex code 0A007AEngines 2 x […]
United B763 Hard Landing
This incident happened on Saturday, July 29, 2023, and involves a 32-year-old United Airlines Boeing 767-300 with the registration code N641UA. The jet was performing flight UA702 from Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH). The jet reportedly had an incredibly hard landing on runway 26L at Houston Intercontinental Airport. The plane taxied to the gate without […]
Different Fuel Systems – Airbus
The A320 Family has different fuel systems for the A318/319/320 and for the A321. Here’s why ! The A320 has a rather complex fuel system. With both Outer and Inner tanks, similar to those found in much larger airplanes. The A321’s rather simple design fuel system has just 1 wing tank, without needing complex systems. The […]
Dual Maintenance Repeated Errors
Performing similar maintenance tasks on redundant systems at the same time, or by the same person during a particular maintenance check, may lead to the repetition of a maintenance error. This creates a risk of simultaneous failure of the redundant systems when the aircraft is back into service. There are a range of safeguards or […]
First officer reported hearing a ‘loud bang or cracking sound’
25 July 2008 15 years ago today. Boeing 747-438 operated by Qantas VH-OJK, was a scheduled flight QF30 from London Heathrow to Melbourne with a stopover in Hong Kong. At 1017 (0217 UTC), the captain and first officer reported hearing a ‘loud bang or cracking sound’, with an associated airframe jolt. At that time, the […]
Airbus Types Fuel Dumping Requirements
The aircraft’s structural resistance is protected for a landing at the Maximum structural Takeoff Weight (MTOW), with a rate of descent of -360 feet per minute.Nevertheless, the minimum required air climb gradients, in the case of a go-around, must be complied with. A fuel jettisoning system must be installed on each aeroplane to reduce aircraft […]
LATAM Brasil Airbus A321 (PT-MXM) suffered a runway excursion during landing
LATAM Brazil Airbus A321 (PT-MXM) suffered a runway excursion during landing at Florianopolis Airport, Brazil. The aircraft was operating a domestic flight #LA3300 from Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport.
A door was ripped off a plane causing damage at Dublin Airport following an airbridge collapse at Terminal 2
A door was ripped off a plane causing damage at Dublin Airport following an airbridge collapse at Terminal 2, the daa has revealed. The incident, which occurred this Sunday at the capital airport, led to damage to the American Airlines (AA) Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It is understood that N812AA was preparing to depart to Philadelphia […]
Plane damaged after hitting light pole at JIA
Southwest Airlines confirmed the details that flight 5122 originating from Houston Hobby to Jacksonville made contact with a light pole during taxing. “During that maneuvering, it appears the left wing-tip of the aircraft made contact with an off-pavement light pole,” a spokesperson for Southwest said. “The aircraft was reviewed before being towed to a gate […]
Accident: Delta B712 at Charlotte on Jun 28th 2023, landed without front landing gear
A Delta plane landed safely at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Wednesday morning without its front landing gear, according to the airline. No injuries were reported among the two pilots, three flight attendants or 96 customers on board the Boeing 717, Delta said. The flight had left from Atlanta earlier in the morning. A Delta Airlines […]
No black box in Titan submarine
The Ocean Gate submarine structure is designed to withstand the immense pressure of the deep ocean and allow for exploration and research at depths of up to 4,000 meters. It is made of strong materials such as titanium and carbon fiber and includes a pressure hull, life support systems, and advanced navigation and communication equipment. […]
C Duct opened on take off
This A320 was originally new as N227FR on 21/07/2014 with Frontier Airlines Named grizwald the bear As Frontier Airlines flight F9260 30-NOV-2018 it returned to land at Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Nevada, USA after the no.2 CFM56-5B4/P engine fan cowls separated and the reverser (“C-duct”) doors opened on takeoff. Re registered HS-VKS 2022 with Thai […]
Boeing 787-9 landed at Taipei with a missing Nose landing gear left wheel
Early this morning Scoot Boeing 787-9 landed at Taipei with a missing Nose landing gear left wheel. The aircraft was operating Seoul (ICN) to Taipei (TPE) Missing wheel and tyre is possibly in South China Sea According to sources, the tyre pressure level had been detected as abnormal before the flight’s descent. After landing, the […]
How is an aircraft’s black box constructed to withstand a crash?
A typical traditional CVR is 16 cm (6.3 in) in height, 12.7 cm (5.0 in) in width and 32 cm (12.6 in) in depth.It weighs 4.5 kg (10 lbs). The black box recorder tends to survive partly because of the location. They’re placed at the tail of the plane, far from the engines and fuel […]
SATURDAY , Delta flight 520 operating from New York to Los Angeles had to be diverted to Salt Lake City due to a maintenance issue. While on the ground, the slide was deployed by accident. The slide hit a crew member in the head. Reports are the slide had been somehow accidentally deployed by crew. […]
Use the Correct BARO Setting for Approach
Using an erroneous barometric reference setting during approach may cause the aircraft to fly lower than the published approach path, when the vertical guidance and trajectory deviations use the barometric reference. This can lead to a risk of controlled flight into terrain in poor visibility conditions or at night. This article explains the potential consequences […]
Why don’t the A380 and A350 have trim wheels?
On the other fly-by-wire Airbus aircraft the trim wheels are there for manual trim in case the aircraft went into direct law since the Airbus sticks do not have a trim control. Were the trim wheels replaced by another interface? Or is the manual trim option completely removed due to a certain technology? The trim […]
Ground Incident at Santo Domingo Airport
Last Thursday June 8, 2023 at Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport (MDSD) in the Dominican Republic. Boeing 737-291 aircraft registration YV3471, operated by Venezolana de Aviación was involved in a ground Incident at Santo Domingo Airport . Venezolana is a Venezuelan airline founded in 2001 , it has several domestic flights from Caracas and Maracaibo […]
A320 (CFM56-5B) Thrust Reverser (pivoting blocker doors)
The thrust reverser system is of the aerodynamic blockage type.The thrust reverser uses 4 hydraulically actuated pivoting blocker doors to stop and redirect fan discharge airflow. ( Watch the Video ) Author – Zinhom Mohmoud – Aviation Training Consultant
The pre-flight inspection
forms part of the essential requirements for air operation, as required in Annex V (point 6.2) of the ‘Basic Regulation’ (Regulation (EU) 2018/1139) Source – Stefano Daniele LinkedIn Page
Preventing Falls from Height
Falling from an aircraft can cause serious injuries to people. Specific safety equipment is installed on Airbus aircraft, and when used correctly, can prevent falls from height. This article describes the available safety equipment for Airbus aircraft and recalls the basic safety precautions that will help to avoid falling from height injuries to everyone on […]
A320 Post Flight Report (PFR)
The maintenance Post Flight Report (PFR) can only be printed on ground. It summarizes and displays the list of the ECAM warning messages and the fault messages that occurred during the last flight, with the associated time, flight phase and ATA reference. It helps the maintenance crew to make a correlation for easier troubleshooting. PFR […]
Notebook of a Soviet student in 1989
Source – Mohamed Freihat https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-freihat-66a79b34
Wake Vortices
All aircraft generate wake vortices, also known as wake turbulence, which continue to be evident far behind the generating aircraft. Another aircraft crossing this wake may feel a sharp and brief turbulence which can be strong under some circumstances. Let’s review the specific characteristics of wake vortices’ and how pilots should react in case of […]
The first large passenger jet built in China has successfully completed its first commercial flight.
China’s first domestically-manufactured large passenger jet has successfully completed its maiden commercial flight. State TV showed the C919 rising into the skies above Shanghai, heading to the capital Beijing early on Sunday. It was built by the Commercial Aviation Corporation of China (Comac) in the hope of breaking the dominance of Airbus and Boeing’s single-aisle […]
Airbus A320 family APU options
Airbus A320 family has two APU option, whether APIC APS 3200 or Honeywell 131-9A.Both are almost similar but have some different sub system, for example the bleed air system. When APU is running, the load compressor will also run and produce compressed air.If the air is un-used, then it should be discharged overboard, otherwise the […]
Aircraft Engine Temperatures
The combustion process in an aircraft engine produces extremely high temperatures, with temperatures in the combustion chamber reaching up to 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit (1,370 degrees Celsius). The exhaust gases leaving the engine can reach temperatures of up to 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit (870 degrees Celsius). Aircraft engine temperatures are an important aspect of aircraft performance and […]
AirFrance A350 Unusual Bird Strike?
Air France Airbus A350-900 (F-HTYO) flight #AF291 to Paris suffered a bird strike during takeoff, the aircraft safely returned to Osaka Kansai Airport. The aircraft’s radome (nose cone) sustained damage. The aircraft continued its journey for 30 minutes, reached 35,000 feet, and then the pilots declared an emergency because of a display malfunction caused by […]
Engine Wash and Engine Performance Recovery (EGT margin Recovery)
The engine performance retention is tracked with a specific engine parameter, the EGT margin. It is used, through engine trend monitoring Deterioration rate of EGT margin by 2 to 3°C per 1000 hours due toEngine wear due to normal use , this normal deterioration rate can be reduced by reduced takeoff thrust application when possible Engine performance is usually recovered with an engine performance restoration in shop. However, engine water wash procedure can be applied on-wing and help to optimize the on-wing time prior […]
A passenger opened an emergency exit mid-air while a flight was on approach to the airport
While on final approach to Daegu Airport, an emergency exit of an aircraft was opened. Asiana Airlines plane door was opened mid-air shortly before reaching the airport in the South Korean city of Daegu. Some passengers have been taken to hospital suffering breathing issues due to shock. The Airbus A321-231 (reg. HL8256) performing flight #OZ8124 […]
A320 THS Electrical Load Sensing Device (ELSD)
The A320 family THSA has a fail-safe design: each attachment, upper and lower, has two load paths, a normally loaded Primary Load Path and a Secondary Load Path, which is only engaged in case of Primary Load Path rupture. The Electrical Load Sensing Device (ELSD) has been introduced on the THSA in order to detect an engagement of the […]
Engine detached from pylon during the engine replacement. (Case Study)
The engine of an A321 aircraft was being replaced. The maintenance team installed the engine bootstrap equipment that is used to hold and lower the engine during the removal task. When the engine was disconnected and separated from the pylon, the engine suddenly fell. Fortunately, nobody was injured. The engine pylon was damaged and needed […]
Engine change Electric Bootstrap (Bootstrap with Electric Hoisting Device)
In addition to standard Bootstrap tool ( Bootstrap with Manual Hoisting Device), there are a new “electrical bootstrap” tool . which offers a number of enhancements, including easier handling and improved load monitoring, and requires less mechanics. It is therefore safer to operate. The main features of this new GSE are:–Wireless electrical hoists–Integrated dynamometers–A load […]
BREAKING Cargolux Boeing 747 loses bottom part
The incident took place at Luxembourg Airport during the landing of a Cargolux plane. On Sunday evening, a Boeing 747-400 cargo lost part of it’s main landing gear. UPDATE Flights to Luxembourg are diverting to Frankfurt. UPDATE Cleaning is still taking place. UPDATE The 747 has been unloaded and has finally cleared the runway. UPDATE The […]
Azul Embraer E195-E2 Runway Excursion
On May 10, Azul Embraer E195-E2 (PS-AED) flight #AD4372 from Campinas Sao Viracopos International Airport suffered a runway excursion during landing on runway 17 (5,000 feet) at Salvador International Airport, Brazil. The aircraft overran the runway and came to rest in the grass. According to the reports, no one was hurt. Source – Flightmode Facebook […]
MaxAir Boeing 737 suffered multiple tire damage on Landing
Nigeria – Sunday a MaxAir Boeing 737 suffered multiple tire damage on Landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), Abuja, 144 Passengers and 6 Crew on Board have been safely evacuated. BOEING 737 – MSN 28704 5N-MBDSerial number 28704 LN:2968Type 737-4D7First flight date 22/11/1997Seat configuration C12 Y128 SeatHex code 0642BEEngines 2 x CFMI CFM56-3C1 Source- […]
Ruddervator
A ruddervator is a type of control surface that combines the functions of both a rudder and an elevator. It is used on an aircraft with a V-tail configuration, which has two slanted tail surfaces instead of the conventional horizontal and vertical stabilizers. The ruddervators are located at the trailing edge of each of the […]
Pilots escape burning firebomber through cockpit window
The pilots of a Boeing 737 large air tanker that burst into flames after it crashed in Western Australia while fighting a bushfire were trapped in the plane as it started to burn. The two men escaped the buckled wreckage after they scrambled through a cockpit window as the blaze consumed the aircraft, an Australian […]
Lightning strikes are not necessarily highly dangerous but they are certainly a little scary when you watch it happen knowing that the wing is full of fuel. This Kuwait Airways 777-300ER was damaged when it was hit by lightning in flight to Kuwait from Dubai. BOEING 777 – MSN 62569 9K-AOLSerial number 62569 LN:1506Type 777-369ERFirst […]
Nepal plane crash: Tragedy strikes pilot couple 16 years apart
The co-pilot of the ill-fated flight that crashed in Nepal on Sunday lost her husband in a plane crash 16 years earlier, it has emerged. Anju Khatiwada was co-piloting Yeti Airlines flight 691 when it smashed into a gorge near the tourist town of Pokhara, killing all on board in the country’s worst air disaster […]