Triple JFK Runway Incursion / EASA AW139 AD / ATR-42 Incident / SARPcheck aviation safety audit: finding closure

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Swiss A330 Rejects Takeoff at JFK Due to Triple Runway Incursions

On April 17, 2024, a Swiss International Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration HB-JHD, aborted its takeoff at JFK Airport, New York, NY, USA, after encountering three crossing aircraft on runway 04L. The aircraft, bound for Zurich, initiated a low-speed stop at about 40 knots following air traffic control's clearance that coincided with Delta Airlines and American Airlines jets entering the runway. Following the incident, the Airbus was delayed by 15 minutes, and air traffic control procedures continued without immediate changes despite the runway incursion. Click image above for reading the full article!

EASA Issues Directive for AW139 Helicopters

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released an emergency airworthiness directive for the Leonardo AW139 helicopter, primarily used in North Sea offshore operations. This directive addresses an issue with the main landing gear (MLG) shock absorber, where reports of fatigue cracking in the eye end of the MLG shock absorber piston rod have been confirmed. To prevent potential structural failure and subsequent damage or injury, Leonardo has provided inspection and replacement guidelines based on the aircraft's landing frequency.

ATR 42-600 Windshield Issue Forces Return

An ATR 42-600, registered as JA02JC and operated by Japan Air Commuter for Japan Airlines, encountered a windshield issue en route from Kagoshima Airport to Kikai Airport, Japan. The aircraft sustained a 40 cm long and 1 cm wide scar on the anti-ice film of the cockpit windshield at FL220, prompting a return to Kagoshima where a safe landing was executed. The incident resulted in no injuries among the 14 occupants but led to the cancellation of three subsequent flights.

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

Question:

Within which timeframe must findings raised under a SARPcheck audit be closed?

Answer:

Closure of findings is optional at the Operator's sole discretion. A completed audit will be registered as such including (unspecified and unquantified) mention of pending findings as Phase I Operator instantly. Only if the Operator chooses to resolve all findings and this resolution is successfully verified by an SQO, will the Operator be listed in the Phase II registry without any pending findings.

In this series I am answering some of the many questions I am asked following the recent release of this new program, which boosts both safety levels and airline businesses by enabling wet leases, codeshares, charters and ACMI. Send me your questions or find more information on www.SARP.org!

Airplane Crash & Incident Reviews: World's deadliest Dash 7 Accident!

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!

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