Assumptions about how quickly a Southwest flight would take off when cleared to go in front of an arriving FedEx flight are a key factor in a close call.
The FAA now plans to issue a draft rule codifying new requirements for manufacturers to disclose safety-critical information during certification in 2024.
NTSB engineers investigating the crash of Cape Air Flight 2072 calculated that if the pilot had maintained the same level of deceleration while remaining on the ground, the aircraft probably would have experienced little or no damage.
A Learjet 60 took off without clearance at Boston Logan International Airport despite the crew’s acknowledgment of instructions to line up and wait (LUAW).
Unsecured or forgotten items inside an aircraft can cause dangerous hazards. The NTSB urges pilots to account for all items before and after each flight.
The aircraft-maker has finished its proposed redesign of older 737 nacelles, but it must analyze maintenance-related errors to help mitigate their risk.