Identifies Possible Safety Issue in Tragic Mutiny Bay Accident

National Transportation Safety Board investigators identified a possible safety issue with a flight control of the De Havilland Canada DHC-3 that crashed into Mutiny Bay, Washington on Sept. 4, 2022. Tragically, the pilot and nine passengers were fatally injured. Investigators found (recovered airframe parts shown in green) the horizontal stabilizer actuator, which is part of the airplane’s pitch trim control system and is also referred to as the trim jack, had separated into two pieces.

Upgraded Multi-Mission Helicopters Stationed In Air Station Atlantic City

Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City received its first upgraded MH-65E Dolphin helicopter Monday to replace the legacy MH-65D helicopters that serve out of the Coast Guard's largest MH-65 helicopter unit. The avionics upgrade to the Echo or “E” configuration will provide enhanced search and rescue capabilities including modern "glass cockpit" technology that increases pilot and aircrew situational awareness.

"CNATRA Made The Decision To Halt All T-45C Goshawk Operations..."

The Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) placed the Navy and Marine Corps’ fleet of T-45Cs on a safety pause several days ago in order to review an engine blade fault. "Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of our aviators, CNATRA made the decision to halt all T-45C Goshawk operations following the discovery of an engine blade failure,” said CNATRA Rear Adm. Richard Brophy.

MONTE Wants As Many As 50 Eco Caravans

Ampaire has reportedly received a firm order for 25 Eco Caravans from MONTE. The agreement also includes an option for an additional 25 Eco Caravan order and codifies the parties’ Preferred Partner relationship. “MONTE is looking to build a fleet of low emission and zero emission aircraft to lease or finance for regional aircraft operators worldwide. Ampaire has emerged as the leading hybrid-electric technology provider. Its Eco Caravan will be very attractive for a segment of our operators, thanks to its wide performance envelope and ability to operate without ground charging infrastructure where necessary,” according to MONTE’s Investment Director, Timothy Eyre.

Recreational Drone Flyers Must Follow The Safety Guidelines Of A FAA-Recognized CBO

The FAA has issued guidance on how to become an FAA-recognized community-based organization for recreational drone flying. Under federal law, recreational drone flyers must follow the safety guidelines of a FAA-recognized community-based organization. The organization is required to develop its safety guidelines in coordination with the FAA and an applicant may wish to tailor them to a particular type of unmanned aviation.

Also: Astronaut James McDivitt Goes West, APS Upset Training, EAA Opines, NASA’s X-59 Team

One of the most avidly awaited aircraft is the forthcoming Denali from Textron... readying to take on a market well-served and equally well dominated by the likes of Daher, Pilatus and Piper... But with a new generation of turbo-prop powerplant and plenty to do with other development programs, it appears that those waiting for the Denali might have to wait a bit longer... Honda Aircraft Company has taken the wraps off the "HondaJet Elite II" -- a newly upgraded aircraft. With an expanded range of 1,547 nm, the Elite II sports the addition of ground spoilers to com

Also: Astronaut James McDivitt Goes West, APS Upset Training, EAA Opines, NASA’s X-59 Team

One of the most avidly awaited aircraft is the forthcoming Denali from Textron... readying to take on a market well-served and equally well dominated by the likes of Daher, Pilatus and Piper... But with a new generation of turbo-prop powerplant and plenty to do with other development programs, it appears that those waiting for the Denali might have to wait a bit longer... Honda Aircraft Company has taken the wraps off the "HondaJet Elite II" -- a newly upgraded aircraft. With an expanded range of 1,547 nm, the Elite II sports the addition of ground spoilers t

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Aeronautical Decision-Making and Risk Management Now Flow Into Aviation Training…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, heard a lot of talk about the new FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). He decided to go to a world-renowned and respected source on such issues, and met up with John and Martha King, the Co-Owners of King Schools. John King starts off by saying that it’s not unusual for people who have done something the same way for many years to be negative towards ch

AD 2022-17-04 Prompted By Reports Of Broken P-Clamps On The Pressure Relief Line

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of broken P-clamps on the pressure relief line and the motive flow line in the fuel tanks, and a subsequent determination that certain service information lacked instructions for maintaining appropriate clearance between certain fuel tubes and their support brackets, and may also have led to incorrect installation of certain TeflonTM sleeves. This AD was also prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary.

Accident Airplane Abruptly Pitched Up, Descended To The Right And Impacted The Water

On October 2, 2022, about 0900 Central daylight time, a Scoda Aeronautica LTDA, Super Petrel LS, N892SP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Perma, Montana. The pilot was sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to a witness, he and the accident pilot departed Polson Airport, Polson, MT, about 0800, as a flight of two.

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