As the design and build process and operational procedures improve, the failure rate drops during the system’s useful life. Finally, the failure rate goes up as
A dozen volunteer pilots are lending their skills to support a mission to maximize safety and reduce aviation accidents at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport.
The NTSB reminds aircraft owners and operators to maintain and replace aircraft restraint systems to prevent injuries or death in the event of an accident.
The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) and the NTSB recently renewed their emphasis on the necessity for an advanced preflight after maintenance.
Without reasonable time in a structured environment with an experienced mentor, new pilots miss exposure to the subtleties of courtesy in ramp etiquette.
Aviation advocacy groups have issued a call to action asking those who live or conduct business in the state of New York to oppose New York Senate Bill S7493A.
NTSB is urgently recommending U.S. and Canadian regulators require “ immediate and more frequent inspections” of certain Bell 407 helicopter components.