Earlier this week the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a safety alert to US and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo. The alert coincides with the release by the US National Transportation Safety Board which also issued two safety recommendations on Tuesday. These include recommendations to physically separate lithium batteries from other … [Read more...] about Lithium battery issue reignited after US safety regulators issue alerts
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National B747F crash from shifting cargo: NTSB
A National Airlines B747-400 freighter that crashed seconds after takeoff from Bagram, Afghanistan, in April 2013, was likely caused by inadequate restraint of large military vehicles being carried onboard which broke loose and went through a bulkhead disabling two hydraulic systems and making the aircraft uncontrollable, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation. The crash killed seven crew members at the start of the flight to Dubai. The aircraft was … [Read more...] about National B747F crash from shifting cargo: NTSB
Hart confirmed as NTSB chairman
Airlines for America (A4A), an industry trade organisation for US airlines, has commended the US Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Christopher Hart to serve as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). “A4A congratulates Chairman Hart on his unanimous confirmation,” said A4A president and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. “Chairman Hart is well regarded as a strong leader and relentless advocate for achieving the highest levels of safety – the NTSB … [Read more...] about Hart confirmed as NTSB chairman
NTSB confirms bird remains in US Airways’ engines
The US National Transportation Safety Board, continuing its investigation into the cause of the 15 January ditching of a US Airways A320 into the Hudson River in New York City, said the left engine was found to contain bird remains. The right engine was earlier judged to contain organic material confirmed as bird remains. … [Read more...] about NTSB confirms bird remains in US Airways’ engines
NTSB confirms bird remains in US Airways' engines
The US National Transportation Safety Board, continuing its investigation into the cause of the 15 January ditching of a US Airways A320 into the Hudson River in New York City, said the left engine was found to contain bird remains. The right engine was earlier judged to contain organic material confirmed as bird remains. … [Read more...] about NTSB confirms bird remains in US Airways' engines
