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Missing Ring
A missing lock ring allowed a clamp nut to unthread, resulting in the fatal crash…
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Accident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
A missing lock ring allowed a clamp nut to unthread, resulting in the fatal crash…
by Linda Werfelman
Accident Investigation, In-depth Feature, Maintenance Matters, Runway Safety
Jammed elevators stopped the MD-87 from rotating for takeoff, leading to a fiery runway overrun,…
by Linda Werfelman
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, Maintenance Matters, News
The NTSB cited a mechanic’s likely failure to correctly install attaching hardware as the probable…
by Linda Werfelman
Accident/Incident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
A technician’s failure to turn off a switch meant a 737 failed to properly pressurize,…
by Linda Werfelman
Accident/Incident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
Water leaking from a Boeing 767’s lavatories led to a buildup of ice on aileron…
by FSF Editorial Staff
Pitot covers melted during a ground run with pitot heat on, leaving residue on a…
by Linda Werfelman
Dangerous Goods, Flight Ops, Maintenance Matters, News
ICAO has modified its instructions for carrying small lithium battery–powered devices in airplanes.
by FSF Editorial Staff
Helicopter Safety, Maintenance Matters, News
A 300-hour inspection could have detected problems with the engine compressor in a Bell 206…
by Linda Werfelman
Accident Investigation, Flight Training, Maintenance Matters, News
Indonesian accident investigators say a recurring autothrottle problem and the pilots’ inadequate UPRT contributed to…
by Linda Werfelman
Human Factors, Maintenance Matters, News
Organizational factors, not an individual mechanic’s actions, are typically to blame for departures from standard…
by Linda Werfelman