Fatal Aircraft Crash / EASA Focus on AI /Crash at Pomona Dragstrip

Aircraft Crash in Gan?ani, Slovenia, Claims at Least Three Lives

On November 17, 2024, a Cessna 172 operated by Letalski Center Maribor crashed near Gan?ani, Prekmurje, Slovenia, resulting in the confirmed deaths of at least three individuals, with one passenger potentially absent. The flight departed Maribor at 11:20 and lost contact with air traffic control shortly before crashing around noon amidst freezing fog and poor visibility. Authorities, including a criminal investigator, aviation inspector, and forensic specialists, are examining possible causes, such as adverse weather, technical failure, or human error, while local prosecutors oversee the investigation. Click image above for reading the related post!

EASA Focuses on AI Integration to Improve Aviation Safety

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is examining the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing aviation safety, discussed during its Annual Safety Conference in Budapest. Executive Director Florian Guillermet emphasized AI's potential to support safer operations without replacing the human element, particularly in concepts like extended Minimum Crew Operations, where one pilot handles flight phases with a smart cockpit's assistance. Discussions also tackled challenges such as GNSS interference and explored how AI could address issues like runway incursions, while highlighting the importance of attracting a skilled workforce to meet the evolving demands of the aviation sector. Click image above for reading the related post!

Piper PA-32 Crashes at Pomona Dragstrip During NHRA Finals

A Piper PA-32 aircraft crashed into the Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, California, on November 17, 2024, while attempting to land at Brackett Field Airport, hitting several vehicles but avoiding bystanders. The crash occurred during the NHRA finals and involved the destruction of an RV and two pickup trucks, with moderate to severe injuries sustained by the pilot and three passengers. Investigators from the FAA and NTSB are assessing safety factors, including pilot decision-making, aircraft maintenance records, and landing approach procedures to determine the cause and identify measures to prevent similar incidents in high-traffic, event-adjacent airspace. Click image above for reading the related post!

Loss of Situational Awareness in Challenging Conditions leads to fatal Crash of Aviateca Flight 901

Read our today's review of just another tragic accident that moved the world back when it happened and far beyond. Click image above for reading the full article!

SARPcheck global aviation safety audit: A wet lease, codeshare, ACMI Booster

SARPcheck is a new global aviation safety audit that assesses airline compliance with select ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) across defined ICAO Annexes. The primary aim of this audit is to enhance global flight safety while providing an affordable and accessible tool to facilitate ACMI, wet lease, and codeshare operations. The ICAO Annexes and SARPs that SARPcheck focuses on are specifically those outlined by regulatory and industry standards, including FAA requirements for overseeing foreign air carriers and the TCO approval elements of EASA.

SARPcheck is governed by a London-based not-for-profit organization, the Safety Audit Review Partnership (SARP Ltd.), which accredits Safety Quality Organizations (SQOs) such as AEROTHRIVE to conduct these audits globally. Detailed information about the program, including the SARPcheck Program Manual (SCPM), informative brochures, and the latest updates, is available on our website at https://aerothrive.com/audits/sarpcheck-audits/. For further inquiries or personal assistance, please feel free to send me a message. I'm always happy to help! Lufthansa City Airlines is the global launch customer of SARPcheck.

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