Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Bombardier Challenger 604
September 22, 2022, 1:10 PM

UK Investigating Challenger Uncommanded Flap Deployment

An uncommanded flap deployment above the maximum flaps-extended speed on a Challenger 604 has resulted in several recommendations by the UK AAIB.

Read More
Sep 12, 2022 - 11:16 AM
Parachute Deployed in Crash of Cirrus Jet
On Friday, a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet sustained substantial damage when it crashed near Orlando, Florida, after deploying its airframe parachute.
Pilot running through checklist on flight deck
Sep 12, 2022 - 10:41 AM
ACASS Renews IS-BAO Stage 3
Montreal-based Acass was first awarded IS-BAO Stage 3 in 2017.
Flight path of Daher TBM 700, N700AQ, prior to crash near Lansing, Michigan, on Oct. 3, 2019.
Sep 9, 2022 - 11:25 AM
TBM 700 Crashed while Overweight and with Aft C.G.
A Daher TBM 700 that crashed near Lansing, Michigan, on Oct. 3, 2019, was low, slow, and overweight, in addition to having a c.g. aft of the limit.
Flight deck view of Garmin Smart Rudder Bias equipped Beechcraft Baron
Sep 8, 2022 - 1:35 PM
Garmin Adds More Twins to Smart Rudder Bias Approvals
Beechcraft Baron B55s with the required autopilot and display can now be equipped with Garmin's Smart Rudder Bias.
Sep 6, 2022 - 10:40 AM
EASA ELT(DT) Mandate Delayed Two Years
EASA has postponed by two years a rule requiring large airplanes to be equipped with emergency locator transmitters with distress tracking capability.
Bombardier Global Express on ramp in front of airport terminal with door open
Sep 6, 2022 - 10:35 AM
ExecuJet South Africa Adds To Long-range Charter Fleet
ExecuJet's Bombardier Global Express will be based at the charter operator's facilities at Lanseria International Airport.
Flightradar24 map of Cessna Citation II/SP flight track leading up to crash
Sep 6, 2022 - 10:15 AM
Citation Crashes after Pilot Becomes Nonresponsive
A Cessna Citation II/SP overshot its destination of Köln/Bonn Airport and plunged into the Baltic Sea after the pilot reported pressurization issues.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Aug 30, 2022 - 8:31 PM
Engine Fires Prompt Army To Ground Entire Chinook Fleet
CH-47 engine fires are linked to use of nonstandard engine O-rings.
Aug 30, 2022 - 12:09 PM
High Number of TCAS Alerts at KDEN Still a Safety Issue
The FAA has issued a safety notice to advise pilots of the continued high number of TCAS alerts on approaches to Runway 16L/16R at Denver Intl. Airport.
Aug 30, 2022 - 9:45 AM
Canada Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2021
For the fifth year in a row, there were no fatal business jet accidents in Canada in 2021.