Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Wreckage from fatal 2013 crash of N471M secured on the deck of a ship
May 26, 2022 - 5:26 AM
FAA Inspector Took 'Money and Hookers' To Ignore Violations
Former FAA inspector Cislo testifies at Hansen Helicopter trial.
May 25, 2022 - 12:20 PM
Aviation Safety Network Plans Monthly Email Digest
Flight Safety Foundation members can receive a customizable daily accident digest email to become available later this year.
May 24, 2022 - 6:47 AM
Aviation Manuals Adapts to ‘Remarkable’ Growth
Aviation Manuals is helping flight operations prepare for upcoming safety management system mandates.
May 22, 2022 - 5:06 AM
IBAC Looks To Expansion as IS-BAO Turns 20
IBAC released its first update for IS-BAO in four years, added a RPAS program, and is building on its PS3 and support network programs.
May 21, 2022 - 3:21 PM
EASA To Improve Integration of Rotor Health Systems
An EASA notice of proposed amendment aims to improve the ability to integrate the use of vibration health monitoring systems for helicopter rotors.
May 21, 2022 - 3:04 PM
New Annual Summit To Promote Asia-Pac Aviation Safety
The Flight Safety Foundation and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will hold an annual meeting to raise aviation safety standards in Asia-Pacific.
May 21, 2022 - 2:50 PM
Loss of Control During Severe Turbulence Caused Challenger Crash
The fatal crash of a Challenger 601-3A on May 5, 2019, was the result of a loss of control due to a rapid climb and inversion caused by severe turbulence.
Submerged helicopter training device and trainees in the testing pool at Fleetwood Test House
May 19, 2022 - 12:14 PM
EASA Studying Helicopter Underwater Escape
EASA has contracted with the CAAi for a new study on helicopter underwater egress which will be used to validate or amend EASA CS-27 and CS-29 standards.
Flight Safety Foundation president and CEO Dr. Hassan Shahidi and Bryan Burns with framed Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award
May 17, 2022 - 11:14 AM
FSF Honors Burns, Lawton with Meritorious Service Award
Flight Safety Foundation presents Bryan Burns and Russ Lawton, safety leaders from ACSF, with the 2022 Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award.
May 16, 2022 - 12:45 PM
Crash Inquiry Prompts Gulfstream Service Letters
Gulfstream has issued maintenance and operations letters regarding ground spoiler checks as a result of a December 2021 fatal crash of a GIV-SP.