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On May 8th, a FedEx aircraft in Turkey experienced a front landing gear failure, leading to an emergency landing without its front wheels. The landing was executed safely, and the response of the firefighting and rescue teams was nothing short of remarkable. Their swift action and professionalism were truly awe-inspiring. As the aircraft approached the runway, the teams were already in position, ready to assist. Despite the risks involved, they rushed to the scene, leaving everything behind, to provide assistance no matter the cost. Such incidents underscore the critical importance of aviation safety and evoke a sense of responsibility among all involved in the aviation safety field. But lets talk about : ? Aircraft Recovery After Accidents: Procedures, Responsibilities, and Financial Considerations ? Aircraft accidents require prompt and efficient removal of disabled aircraft from runways to ensure airport safety. Recovery involves coordination, adherence to protocols, and financial considerations. ?- Procedures for Aircraft Recovery Following an aircraft accident, the responsible authorities must swiftly initiate the process of removing the disabled aircraft from the runway to restore normal operations. As outlined in “ Annex 13 - Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation “ , a designated coordinator oversees the execution of the disabled aircraft removal plan. This plan includes assessing the situation, mobilizing necessary equipment, and coordinating the safe extraction of the aircraft from the runway. Specialized equipment and trained personnel are typically involved to ensure compliance with safety protocols and investigative procedures. ?- Responsibilities and Coordination The airport operator and aviation authorities are primarily responsible for aircraft recovery. The airport coordinator oversees the process, ensuring essential resources are available. Collaboration with rescue teams is vital for a safe operation. The aircraft owner or operator also plays a key role, ensuring coordination with authorities and compliance with safety standards. -?Financial Considerations: Costs vary based on damage, equipment, and personnel. Preservation of evidence is crucial, with direct and indirect costs covered by airport operators or insurance policies. -?Conclusion Successful aircraft removal requires meticulous planning, clear responsibilities, and stakeholder coordination, prioritizing safety and financial implications. This article was written by “ SULTAN ALGHAMDI “ based in the following references: - Annex 13 - Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation - ICAO Doc 9137 Airport Services Manual - ICAO Doc 9157 Aerodrome Design Manual - Part 2 #AviationSafety #AircraftRecovery #AirportOperations #EmergencyResponse #AviationIndustry #ICAO #Annex13 #AviationManagement #AviationAccidents #SafetyProtocols #AviationStandards #AirportManagement #AviationRegulations #AircraftMaintenance #AviationProfessionals

Aviation safety is used to manage hazards like CFIT, Runway excursion, etc. but some new hazards are rising statistically speaking. The next is an excerpt from the flight international article linked within this post. "The USA has seen recent examples of non-fatal events that highlight the issue. In 2022, a Delta Air Lines first officer threatened a captain with a gun in flight. The incident came to light when, in October 2023 he was charged with the offense. In November 2023 an Alaska Airlines pilot traveling in the jump seat of a San Francisco-Seattle flight attempted to shut down the engines, but the crew prevented him. He later claimed to have taken “magic mushrooms”, which have a psychedelic effect, because he was having a nervous breakdown. He has been charged with attempted murder. In the UK, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch published a report into a fatal event involving a Cessna 210M (G-TOTN) on the Isle of Man on 17 July 2023. The lone pilot took off from Ronaldsway airport and deliberately flew it into the cliffs at Bradda Head shortly afterwards. Pilot suicide on commercial flights in the last three decades has not involved only Europeans and North Americans. A Japanese, a Moroccan, an Egyptian, a Mozambican, a Botswanan, and a Singaporean, among others, have all been afflicted. The Flight Safety Foundation’s Aviation Safety Network accident database shows a marked acceleration in the number of flights brought down by pilot suicide since the beginning of the 1990s, and this acceleration has continued in the new century. It is undoubtedly a modern flight safety hazard."

?? ?????????? ???????? ?????? ????-???????????? A very serious runway incursion incident that narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision between a US-Bangla Boeing 737 and an Arirang chartered flight attempting to land at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram, Bangladesh in January 2024. Some key points from the article: - The air traffic controller clearly instructed the US-Bangla flight to hold short of the runway but the pilots mistakenly entered the runway anyway when the Arirang flight was on short final approach to land. - The controller had to frantically instruct the US-Bangla pilots multiple times to "hold position" before cancelling the landing clearance for Arirang and instructing them to go around. - This all unfolded in just 48 seconds, with the controller stating it was "very very dangerous" as Arirang was a "light traffic" plane that fortunately could go around. - Despite the seriousness of the incident, no official air safety report was filed with the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) to trigger an investigation, which is supposed to be mandatory for such runway incursions. - The head of CAAB's accident investigation committee confirmed no probe was initiated since no report was filed, even though the US-Bangla pilot admitted making a mistake over the radio. This is an extremely concerning situation from an aviation safety perspective. Runway incursions and pilot deviations from ATC instructions are high-risk events that absolutely require thorough investigation to identify all causal and contributory factors. Not doing so is a dereliction of safety protocols. Potential factors that need examination include: - Why the US-Bangla pilots entered the active runway contrary to the hold instruction - Whether there were any miscommunications or ambiguity in the ATC commands - Evaluating cockpit procedures and crew resource management on the US-Bangla flight - Reviewing ATC staffing, equipment, runway markings/lighting for possible issues - Assessing the safety management systems and reporting culture at the airport/airlines The fact that this serious incident went unreported and uninvestigated points to deeper safety lapses and a lack of accountability. Aviation authorities globally view such runway incidents as precursors to potential accidents that must be prevented. Not investigating is inexcusable. Bangladesh authorities need to revisit this case urgently, reinforcing the mandatory reporting requirements and demonstrating a genuine commitment to implementing robust safety management practices based on thorough incident analyses. Aviation safety requires constant vigilance and should never be taken lightly. Restoring confidence is crucial after such a close call. Source: https://lnkd.in/g5SNryTp Posted by, Md. Harun Ar Rashid Business Analyst ILLUMINATION CONSULTING LTD

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"The report highlights five global high-risk categories of occurrence (G-HRCs) identified by ICAO. These G-HRCs are: controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), loss of control in-flight (LOC-I), mid-air collision (MAC), runway excursion (RE), and runway incursion (RI). In 2023, these G-HRCs collectively accounted for 100% of fatalities, 100% of fatal accidents, and 9% of the total number of accidents." https://lnkd.in/dUH8UHBK

Air crash investigation – Elmina air crash cause revealed. There are some air crash investigations that have remained unsolved, The most notable one is Malaysia Airlines MH370. On March 8, 2014, MH370 vanished from radar less than an hour after take-off. Despite extensive search efforts, only a few debris pieces linked to the plane have been found. The main wreckage, including the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, remains missing. What happened to the aircraft and its 239 passengers is still unknown. In contrast, the Malaysian Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) recently solved one significant mystery. On August 16, 2024, they concluded their investigation into the crash of a Hawker Beechcraft 390 Premier 1 at Elmina, Shah Alam, Malaysia. Human error by the flight crew was determined to be the primary cause. The AAIB revealed that an unrated pilot inadvertently extended the spoilers, causing the plane to stall and crash two minutes before landing. The 148-page report provided a detailed account of the accident, emphasizing the importance of adherence to procedures. The role of the AAIB is not to assign blame but to enhance aviation safety by identifying the causes and contributing factors of accidents. Their goal is to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. In this case, they found that deviations from standard operating procedures, inadequate crew training, regulatory grey areas, and poor communication all contributed to the crash. Two earlier accidents near Subang International Airport highlight the importance of proper crew training and communication – two key areas the AAIB addressed in their recent findings. On September 27, 1977, Japan Airlines Flight 715 also crashed near the Elmina Estate. The DC-8 captain, flying a non-precision approach in bad weather, descended below the decision height of 750 feet and crashed into a hillside. The first officer failed to challenge the captain, likely due to a lack of assertive support training. Today, such training might have prevented this tragedy. I remember this case vividly as I was holding in the air for the weather to improve at the same time on that day. On February 19, 1989, Flying Tiger Line Flight 66, a Boeing 747, crashed near Subang Airport. The cause was a miscommunication between the crew and air traffic control. The plane had been cleared to descend to 2,400 feet, but the crew mistakenly interpreted this as clearance to 400 feet. As a result, the aircraft descended 2,000 feet lower than instructed and crashed into a hillside. These examples demonstrate the value of air crash investigations. The airline industry has implemented numerous safety improvements, thanks to recommendations from past incidents. Mandatory Crew Resource Management (CRM) training and standardized phraseology in communications are just two examples of how the industry has evolved to prevent further accidents. Air Crash Investigators at Work

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The aviation industry should pay closer attention to runway safety, as Singapore’s air traffic approaches full recovery from pre-pandemic levels in 2024, urges the CAAS Chief. “Changi Airport Group announced that 16.5 million passengers passed through the airport in Q1 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. CAAS is developing a new national aviation safety plan to deal with post-pandemic challenges, targeted to be published in Q1 of 2025.” Runway safety is crucial in an airport to prevent accidents and to ensure the efficient, coordinated movement of aircraft during takeoffs, landings, and taxiing operations. One of the most critical elements of runway safety is effective communication among air traffic controllers, pilots, and ground personnel, as this ensures coordinated actions and reduces the risk of runway incursions and accidents. #aviationsafety #runwaysafety #ICAO

See below the odds of commercial aircraft accident due to turbulence worldwide. The statistics below were obtained from ICAO safety reports for the respective years where turbulence was attributed to the cause of accidents resulting in death and serious injury worldwide. 2019 - 4 accidents. Total departures/flights 38,086,763 = 0.00001050% 2020 - 26 accidents. Total departures/flights 38,789,283 = 0.00006703% 2021 - 14 accidents. Total departures/flights 22,470,582 = 0.00006230% 2022 - 11 accidents. Total departures/flights 24,920,462 = 0.00004414% 2023 - 25 accidents. Total departures/flights 31,206,331 = 0.00008011% #theirishtimes #irishindependent https://lnkd.in/djR9sze7 https://lnkd.in/dKuryHYf https://lnkd.in/dBzuUtPe

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