An Air Atlanta Boeing 747-400 operating for Magma Aviation, departed Liege (Belgium) on September 8, 2022 and dropped part of an engine while climbing out at about 1145PM. Flight radar shows the aircraft continued to FL330 and landed in Malta without further incident about 2.5 hours later. People in the area were woken by huge […]
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Landing with Nosewheels at 90 degrees
In the past few years, several events occurred involving landing with the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) wheels turned to 90° from the aircraft centerline. The investigations identified the root causes, which were different for each event. Mitigating actions were developed and deployed accordingly. This article describes the outcomes of investigations into several events of aircraft […]
Airframe Vibrations
As moveable structural components such as control surfaces and landing gear doors age, wear of hinges and actuators can sometimes lead to airframe vibrations. These vibrations can cause noise and physical discomfort in the passenger cabin. To prevent further deterioration of components, the cause of vibration should be quickly identified and removed. For this, maintenance […]
Fuel Microbiological Contamination
An aircraft fuel tank provides the perfect conditions for microbiological contamination to develop, especially when operating in hot and humid environments. Problems caused by microbiological contamination of fuel can range from inaccurate or erroneous fuel quantity readings to structural corrosion and engine fuel supply difficulties caused by clogged fuel filters. As a result, if treatment […]
Lost all Engine Power while flying over the Atlantic Ocean.
21 years ago Air Transat Flight 236 was on a transatlantic flight bound for Lisbon, Portugal, from Toronto, Canada, and lost all engine power while flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The Airbus A330 ran out of fuel due to a fuel leak caused by improper maintenance. Captain Robert Piché, 48, an experienced glider pilot, and […]
Alaska Airlines Engine Nacelle ripped off
Alaska Airlines flight bound for San Diego returned to Sea-Tac International Airport shortly after it left Monday morning after reports of an “unusual vibration,” the airline said. Part of the cowling, the metal paneling covering the engine, detached from the plane upon landing, according to a statement from Alaska Airlines. The crew aboard the Boeing […]
In Russia, an airport employee was hit by a plane propeller and died on the spot
An employee of the airport in the city of Beloyarsky in Ugra fell under the propeller of the aircraft and died on the spot from his injuries. About this with reference to the Ural transport prosecutor’s office they write RIA news. According to the source of the agency, the accident occurred on August 19 at 13:48 […]
Total Air Temperature (TAT) probes
The Total Air Temperature (TAT) is measured on A320FAM by two TAT probes installed on the aircraft nose, one on the Captain side, one on the First Officer side. The TAT is mainly used to compute the Static Air Temperature (SAT) (also to calculate true air speed). But have your observed air coming out of […]
What is the Ozone Converter ?
Aircraft bleed airflow is used as a source of air used on most commercial aircraft. This bleed air contains a significant amount of ozone at higher altitudes in which modern aircrafts operate. This bleed air can reach temperatures of upto 230⸰C, when subjected to compression inside air inlets. An ozone converter is thus installed in […]
Ethiopian Airlines 737 fell asleep at 37,000 feet overflew the airport in flight
Crew fatigue is likely more of a risk now than ever. This week both pilots of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 fell asleep at 37,000 feet overflew the airport in flight and were woken up by the autopilot disconnecting. Boeing 737-800 ET-AOB was at 37,000 ft at FL370 when it was supposed to start the descent […]
APU Cold Soak
APU Cold Soak means the APU has been in active or not operating in a cold environment for an extended period of time. Here, like any other piece of machinery and operating fluids are “cold soaked“, that is, has reached the ambient temperature of the environment. During extended flight at high-altitude, and APU would encounter […]
Airbus A321 damaged by bad weather
Monday August 8, 2022 – WizzAir United Kingdom Airbus A321-200 flight W9-5793 (WUK1510) from London’s Gatwick to Catania (Italy) was damaged when it flew through bad weather including hail. News story (Italian translation) “At the time of landing on the Catania area, intense storm-like precipitations were falling, there was also hail, accompanied by strong gusts […]
Fokker 50 Crash
Yesterday we posted about an F50 registered 5Y-JSN involved in an accident (four poosts down). Today another Fokker F50 5Y-JXN has crashed at Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Somalia. All 30 passengers aboard the Jubba Airways F50 that crashed at Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport have been safely evacuated. Fokker 50 – MSN […]
Midair collision involving a Piper PA-46 and a Cessna 172N in Las Vegas, Nevada
NORTH LAS VEGAS — Four people were killed when two small airplanes collided in mid-air at an airport near Las Vegas, officials say. The collision happened around noon Sunday at the North Las Vegas Airport. Preliminary information indicates that the Piper PA-46 was preparing to land when it collided with the Cessna 172. The Piper […]
An unlicensed student pilot flies from Kansas to Florida
An unlicensed student pilot flies from Kansas to Florida (you can imagine what you may pick up in Florida) then lands on highway after running out of fuel. Intoxicated, felony possession of a controlled substance, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, owned […]
Fokker F50 operating for the United Nations was involved in an accident
Fokker F50 operating for the United Nations was involved in an accident in South Sudan on Rubkona’s dirt runway. The aircraft went off the runway, and suffered the collapse of the left main gear and damage to the left propeller and engine. There were no injuries. Registration 5Y-JSN is shown in the photos, but this […]
What happens if an aircraft has hydraulic failure
In an aircraft, hydraulics control the movement of an aircraft, left and right, upwards and downwards. The pilots will lose control of the airplane to turn right or left, climb in case there is a total hydraulic failure Hydraulic system works on the basic principle that force applied at one point is transmitted to another point using […]
Do not Wait to Apply the Engine Fire Procedure
TWO TYPES OF ENGINE FIRE There are two types of engine fire (fig.1): an engine fire (nacelle fire) and tailpipe fire (internal fire) . Both types of fire affect the engine, but must be treated differently. Engine fire (nacelle fire) An engine fire affects the external part of the engine core, but is contained within […]
Avoiding convective weather linked to ice-crystal icing engine events
Understanding the weather conditions that have been linked to ice-crystal icing can helppilots avoid situations that may put airplane engines at risk for power loss and damage. High-altitude ice crystals in convective weather can cause engine damage and power loss in multiple models of commercial airplanes and engines. (more information about engine power loss in […]
Woman shocked suitcase destroyed on Delta flight: ‘Did the plane crash?’
Now you may understand why people want to carry on all their luggage into the cabin Delta would like to explain that this is a rare event. “It will be 10-14 days to receive a reimbursement check by mail as we’re mailing checks because that’s the most effective way to transfer funds” Delta apologized to […]
Australia’s New Airline
Bonza is an upcoming Australian low-cost airline, founded by former Virgin Blue administrator Tim Jordan. The airline is planning to commence operations in Australia in mid-2022, and will focus on an amplitude of unique routes within the nation, especially domestic and regional travel.The airline is funded and backed by 777 Partners, an investment firm based […]
Pilot killed in plane crash at Pearson in Vancouver ID’d as Lamiglas CEO
The pilot killed June 28 when his small plane crashed at Vancouver’s Pearson Field was publicly identified Tuesday as business executive Thomas M. Posey. Posey, 64, of Vancouver, died of blunt force and thermal injuries, according to the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. His death was ruled an accident. Posey was the president and CEO […]
7th crisis in 2 months for SpiceJet: Two planes in mid-air scare on Tuesday
Delhi-Dubai flight diverted to Karachi over faulty indicator light; another plane from Kandla makes priority landing in Mumbai as windshield cracks. SpiceJet’s torrid time continues. The cash-starved airline was caught in two separate incidents on Tuesday — seven incidents involving SpiceJet have been reported in the past two months. A SpiceJet plane, which took off […]
Emirate’s new livery A380 was involved in landing accident at Brisbane
Last night, Emirate’s new livery A380 was involved in landing accident at Brisbane, Australia. The aircraft, A6-EVK (260), is featuring a “Journey to the Future” livery, promoting the new Museum of the Future in Dubai. The aircraft was unveiled on 4 May 2022. The accident happened on July 1, 2022 on landing due to a […]
2 injured after CJIA Ground Staff accidentally releases plane’s tailcone
Two ground staff attached to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) last evening received minor injuries about their bodies after a coworker accidentally released the tailcone of a plane which fell on them. The plane involved is registered to World Atlantic Airlines that was contracted by Surinam Airways. Reports are that a ground staff mistakenly […]
Torque Wrenches in Aviation
Aircraft are designed to withstand a diverse range of temperatures, speed and degrees of altitude, and it’s because of this that they’re built with such accuracy. Many parts are held together with bolts and fasteners that must be installed and tightened to a specific torque value. Air travel is the safest form of transportation today, […]
Understanding Aircraft Maintenance Errors
As noted by studies performed by NASA Ames Human Systems Integration Division (Mr. Alan Hobbs): “Maintenance is essential to aviation safety, yet improper maintenance contributes to a significant proportion of aviation accidents and incidents. This is because a small percentage of maintenance tasks are performed incorrectly or are omitted due to human error. Examples include […]
Aircraft Weight and Balance Control
There are many factors in the safe and efficient operation of aircraft, including proper weight and balance control. The weight and balance system commonly employed among aircraft consists of three equally important elements: the weighing of the aircraft, the maintaining of the weight and balance records, and the proper loading of the aircraft. An inaccuracy […]
CRASH OF A LEARJET 55C LONGHORN NEAR CHARALLAVE: 6 KILLED
A Learjet 55C, registration YV3304, was destroyed when it crashed while on approach to Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport (SVCS), Venezuela. The two pilots and four passengers were fatally injured.The flight crew had declared an emergency just prior to the accident, stating issues with the reversers. Flightradar24 flight tracking data suggests that the aircraft aborted the […]
Qantas announces a $5,000 BONUS for 19,000 employees
Qantas has announced it will be further cutting domestic flights to help combat rising fuel prices while Jetstar chief executive Gareth Evans is departing his role at the end of the year. Qantas revealed the news in a trading update, saying it will cut an additional 5 per cent of domestic flights for July, August […]
Surface paint issue on Qatar Airways
Qatar has 23 Airbus A350 aircraft grounded in a $1 billion London court battle over whether the damage represents a potential safety risk, something Airbus strongly denies. The planes were grounded by Qatar’s regulator after premature paint erosion exposed damage to a metallic sub-layer that provides protection to the fuselage from lightning strikes. Other airlines […]
Plane catches fire after landing in Miami
A plane caught fire Tuesday after landing at Miami International Airport, authorities said. No serious injuries were reported. The landing gear in the nose of Red Air Flight 203 from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic collapsed, Miami airport officials said. Three people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella […]
UL 504 avoids biggest possible mid-air collision with British Airways
The UL pilot and crew who had been vigilant had detected a British Airways flight just 15 miles away from them flying at 35,000 feet UL 504, flying from London to Colombo landed at the BIA last afternoon, avoiding its biggest possible mid-air collision with a British Airways flight while in Turkish airspace, the Daily […]
Flyadeal Airbus A320Neo aircraft (HZ-FAP) received major damage
Flyadeal Airbus A320Neo aircraft (HZ-FAP) received major damage to it’s Radome due to a catering truck head on impact at King Khalid International Airport (RUH/OERK) , Riyadh , Saudi-Arabia.
Tail Strike
Tail strike, which occurs when the tail of an aircraft contacts the runway during takeoff or landing, is an event that can occur in virtually all transport aircraft designs. Some designs are far more susceptible to tail strike than others and, dependent upon the aircraft type and model, the relative frequency of tail strike on […]
Stresses act on airplane wing skin
This is fairly straightforward. What your question refers to is “wing-loading”….the number of pounds each square foot of wing upper surface is lifting in flight (in metric this would be kilograms per square meter). Therefore, the wing skin must be strong enough to support the weight of the airplane in static-flight. But there’s more. The […]
DHL’s Boeing plane crash lands in Costa Rica
A Boeing 757 freighter operating for DHL has crashed at Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica. After take off San Jose airport, the aircraft headed North destination Guatemala. But after 10 minutes into the flight, the pilots decided to return towards San Jose to enter a holding pattern for about 25 minutes. Communication between the […]
Jet skids off runway, closing Morristown airport
A Learjet from Georgia left the runway upon landing at Morristown Municipal Airport on Saturday morning. All four persons onboard evacuated safely, with no reported injuries, said Morristown Police Capt. Stuart Greer.Firefighters and police from the town responded to the 11:20 a.m. incident, which shut down the airport. The plane, which was flying from Fulton […]
Flight 9525 was deliberately crashed in the French Alps by the copilot
7 years ago today Germanwings Flight 9525 was deliberately crashed in the French Alps by the copilot, Andreas Lubitz. All 150 aboard were killed The crash was deliberately caused by the co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz, who had previously been treated for suicidal tendencies and declared “unfit to work” by his doctor. Lubitz kept this information from his employer and instead reported […]
Understanding the role of CAMO-Maintenance Planning
Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) is a term originating in Europe, but today is used across continents. So what is it, and what could it mean to an aircraft operator? Essentially CAMO is an approval given by a National Aviation Authority (NAA) to a maintenance company within its region that demonstrates the firm meets certain […]
Jeff Skiles: The “Miracle On The Hudson” Co-Pilot Who Rescued US Airways Flight 1549
Captain Sully didn’t land his flight on the Hudson River by himself — he had the help of a very talented co-pilot named Jeff Skiles. When people think of the emergency plane landing into the Hudson River known as the “Miracle on the Hudson”, people usually think of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger — the pilot of US […]
Cessna 172 aircraft crashed on train tracks in Los Angles.
The pilot of the crashed Cessna 172 was rescued seconds before the train crashed into the plane. Just seconds after the pilot is rescued from the plane by LAPD officers, the plane is completely destroyed by the MetroLink train. No fire broke out as a result of the plane crash and a small fuel leak […]
Two Vietjet Airbus A321s collided at Hanoi Airport
A collision between two Airbus aircraft of Vietnam’s budget carrier Vietjet Air occurred at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Saturday, the second event at the same airport this month, according to aviation authorities. The incident happened at around 6:09 pm on Saturday when a parked Airbus A321 Neo plane was hit by another […]
Wreckage of TransAir flight 810 recovered from waters off Oahu
The flight recorders and wreckage of a Boeing 737-200 cargo plane that crashed in waters off Oahu in July have been successfully recovered, the National Transportation Safety Board announced. Recovery efforts began on Oct. 12 and took nearly three weeks to complete. “The recovery of the recorders and virtually the entire airplane represents a major […]
What is Wind Shear?
Wind shear is a microscale meteorological phenomenon occurring over a very small distance, but it can be associated with mesoscale or synoptic scale weather features such as squall lines and cold fronts. It is commonly observed near microbursts and downbursts caused by thunderstorms, fronts, areas of locally higher low level winds referred to as low […]
Ryanair Boeing 737-800 was severely damaged in a tug incident
Ryanair Boeing 737-800 was severely damaged in a tug incident at the maintenance apron at Stansted Airport, UK Parts of the lower belly were ripped off when the cab wedged underneath the aircraft. No reports about injuries.
What are the different types of propellers used in aviation?
Here is a brief description of the commonly found types of propellers in aviation. a. Fixed pitch propellers These are propellers whose blade angles cannot be changes as they are incorporated into the propeller during construction.These propellers are of a one piece construction and are used in low powered single engine aircraft. b. Ground adjustable […]
Rethinking Flight Safety With Air Bags In Planes
There was a time — maybe 25 years ago — when the idea of putting air bags in planes would have been seen as pointless. For decades, aviation safety focused mainly on avoiding accidents on the theory that if a crash occurred, nobody could survive anyway. But more recently, safety experts have discovered that even […]