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If you’re not familiar with the whole-hearted way of life that accompanies the Midwest, look no further than Oshkosh, Wisconsin amidst the July summer heat. Held at Wittman Regional Airport, the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture (EAA) — or “Oshkosh” — has been a staple for aviation fans since it was founded in January of 1953.| FlightAware Blog
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Shaun Williams, Senior Aviation Accident Investigator, and Amy Terrone, Safety Advocate Ever paid for a helicopter tour over a scenic spot, like the islands of Hawaii or the Grand Canyon? Ever needed an emergency medical flight to a hospital or known someone who has? Ever joined the company CEO on a chartered flight to visit … Continue reading The Safety of ‘Part 135’ Flights—Why Should You Care?→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB, we introduce our new podcast co-host, NTSB Transportation Safety Specialist Anthony Lam, and learn about his background in aviation safety and podcasting. We also say “farewell, and thanks” to Stephanie Shaw, as she steps down from her co-hosting role to focus on other initiatives at NTSB. Subscribe to us … Continue reading Episode 59: NTSB Transportation Safety Specialist Anthony Lam→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Office of Member J. Todd Inman One of the primary functions of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is to advocate for safe transportation practices and for the safety recommendations issued by the Board. At the end of July, NTSB Board Member J. Todd Inman took his first advocacy trip as a Board member … Continue reading Navigating the Vast Expanse: NTSB’s Commitment to Aviation Safety in Alaska→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Anthony Lam, Transportation Safety Specialist, Office of Safety Recommendations and Communications As the much-anticipated EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 approaches, the NTSB wants to remind all at…| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
Anthony Lam, NTSB Transportation Safety Specialist, Office of Safety Recommendations and Communications In a significant move toward enhancing aviation safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently mandated safety management systems (SMSs) for Part 135 operators, Part 91.147 air tour operators, and certain aircraft manufacturers. This ruling comes in response to the pressing need for proactive … Continue reading From Advocacy to Action: the NTSB’s Longstanding Advocacy Spurs ...| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Stephanie Matonek, NTSB Transportation Disaster Assistance Specialist Today, the third International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families, we join with survivors in remembering those they have lost. Three years ago, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), in cooperation with the Air Crash Victims’ Families’ Federation International (ACVFFI), designated February 20 the International … Continue reading NTSB and Partners Help Air Crash Victims and Their F...| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
“Yes, And” Approach Also Retains Familiar Excel Tables By NTSB Safety Advocacy Team Before reading any further, start exploring this dashboard. Addictive, right? If you care about aviation accidents, the NTSB’s dashboards get the statistics to you in an interactive format that always seems to have another layer to discover. If you use the NTSB’s … Continue reading Accident Data Dashboards: Power to the User→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Jeff Marcus, Chief, NTSB Safety Recommendations Division From the Wright brothers’ first flight on December 17, 1903, to today, aviation has made remarkable progress. The affordability, speed, capacity, comfort, and, most importantly, safety of flight have all improved to the point that flying is one of the safest modes of transportation. But that safety … Continue reading How Tragedy Led to Trust: National Aviation History Month→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB we talk with Tim LeBaron, Director; Kristi Dunks, Acting Deputy Director for Regional Operations; and Aaron Sauer, Senior Air Safety Investigator, in the Office of Aviation Safety, about their work to improve general aviation safety and the NTSB’s participation in the upcoming EAA AirVenture Oshkosh event. Hear more about … Continue reading Episode 49: EAA Air Venture Oshkosh 2022→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Leah Read, NTSB Senior Air Safety Investigator “N555$$, call the tower. N555$$ call the tower…your gear isn’t down!” As a newly minted certified flight instructor (CFI) in the early 90s, I loved reading the latest addition of Flight Training magazine. I’ll never forget reading a funny quip about a pilot who was on final … Continue reading BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST to Pilot: “Remember me?”→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Mike Hodges, Air Safety Investigator, and Clint Crookshanks, Aerospace Engineer (Structures) When an aircraft crashes, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) air safety investigators and aerospace engineers must determine if the event can be classified as an accident or an incident, as defined by Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 830. An accident … Continue reading Accident or Incident? Explaining Aircraft Damage Assessment→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Acting Chairman Bruce Landsberg There was once a saying in the news media business to “get it first, get it right, but first get it right.” The NTSB strives to get it right above all, but we recognize that timeliness is essential, too. One of my goals even before joining the Board was to … Continue reading Get it Right: Addressing the Timeliness of NTSB Investigations→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog