Robert L. Sumwalt

Summary

Robert Sumwalt, who writes BCA's Impact column, is executive director for the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He was a member of the NTSB from 2006-21, including serving as chairman from 2017-21. Prior to that, he managed a corporate flight department for a Fortune 500 company, and previously was an airline pilot for 24 years.

Articles

By Robert Sumwalt
A Cessna Citation was flown with 26 maintenance discrepancies, leading to disastrous consequences.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Sumwalt
Anytime you are dealing with unapproved parts on an aircraft, you are increasing the safety risk factor.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Sumwalt
Unapproved aircraft parts may be more of a problem than you realize.
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