Flight Safety
AVweb’s Flight Safety section offers in-depth coverage of aviation safety topics, including accident analyses, risk management strategies, regulatory updates, and pilot training insights. Designed for pilots, instructors, and aviation professionals, this section provides timely information to enhance situational awareness and promote best practices in flight operations.
Air India Report Confirms Fuel Cutoff
Pilots discussed the movement of fuel cutoff switches as plane entered initial climb.
NTSB: Pilot Reported Control Issues Before Fatal Cessna 414A Crash Off San Diego
The NTSB’s preliminary report confirms the pilot reported control difficulties and made several mayday calls before losing radar contact.
NTSB Cites Boeing, FAA Shortcomings In Alaska Door Plug Final Report
The NTSB attributes the in-flight separation of the left mid-exit door plug to Boeing’s failure to follow proper manufacturing procedures.
Sim Software Uses AI Flight Instructor
System monitors flight performance and corrects student errors.
Court Orders FAA To Explain Mental Health Drug Denial
Judges want to know why some effective antidepressants can’t be used by pilots.
Pilot Learns Costly Lessons In Beach Crash
Some questionable pilot decision-making resulted in some hefty bills for a pilot in Canada.
Ryanair Passengers Hurt In Evacuation
Those hurt jumped from wings after false fire alarm.
Bomb Threats Temporarily Disrupt Operations At Canadian Airports
Bomb threats disrupted operations at several Canadian airports on Thursday morning, prompting evacuations and brief ground stops.
