Flight Safety Information August 23, 2017 - No. 169 In This Issue Incident: Alitalia A320 at Cagliari on Aug 22nd 2017, engine shut down in flight Incident: Delta A321 near New York on Aug 22nd 2017, fumes in the cabin Crop duster crash into field east of Calipatria 2 killed in small plane crash in Norway US law firm sues Boeing for passenger injuries sustained during Emirates crash landing Scientists Say MH370 in One of Three 'Hot Spots' Delta Air Lines Flight Diverted Due To Odor In Cabin Lack of Driver Training for Airside Equipment Could Compromise Safety GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY NTSB Course - Managing Communications Following an Aircraft Accident or Incident NTSB Meeting: Mid-Point MWL Progress Report Workshop NTSB Accident Site Photography Course ERAU Aviation Workshops ERAU - 'Aircraft Crash Survival Investigation and Analysis course' "Angle of Attack" - NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER CHC Safety & Quality Summit - 2017 (September 27-29; Grapevine, TX) Incident: Alitalia A320 at Cagliari on Aug 22nd 2017, engine shut down in flight An Alitalia Airbus A320-200, registration EI-DSL performing flight AZ-1531 from Cagliari to Milan Linate (Italy) with 167 passengers and 6 crew, was in the initial climb out of Cagliari's runway 14 when the right hand engine (CFM56) emitted a loud bang and failed. The crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet, shut the engine down and returned to Cagliari for a safe landing on runway 14 about 30 minutes after departure. A replacement A320-200 registration EI-EIB reached Milan with a delay of 4 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4ad540dc&opt=1 Back to Top Incident: Delta A321 near New York on Aug 22nd 2017, fumes in the cabin A Delta Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N323DN performing flight DL-981 from Boston,MA to Atlanta,GA (USA) with 158 people on board, was enroute at FL360 about 130nm westsouthwest of New York's JFK Airport,NY (USA) when the crew reported they had fumes in the back of the airplane and needed to divert to JFK, however, did not declare emergency. The aircraft turned around and was descending through about FL150 when the crew declared emergency. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on JFK's runway 22R, vacated onto runway 31L, advised that no further assistance was needed and taxied to the apron. http://avherald.com/h?article=4ad54c92&opt=1 Back to Top Crop duster crash into field east of Calipatria CALIPATRIA, Calif. - A small plane ended up in flames after crashing into an agricultural field in Imperial County on Tuesday around noon. Authorities are still investigating the incident. Imperial County and Calipatria firefighters, as well as paramedics, responded to the field located between the Yocum and Butters Roads east of Calipatria. According to authorities, the incident was reported by a person who was near the area. Fire Marshal Battalion Angel Morales said the person reporting the incident said there was no explosion or smoke before the plane crashed. So far authorities have not confirmed whether the pilot died at the time of impact or whether there were other injured people. However, Sheriff patrols arrived as well as the forensic team. The plane appeared to be a field-spraying aircraft, but authorities have not confirmed this because the investigation continues. We will have more information as it becomes available. http://www.kyma.com/news/crop-duster-crash-into-field-east-of-calipatria/609662580 Back to Top 2 killed in small plane crash in Norway: reports OSLO, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed as a small plane crashed into a corn field in southern Norway on Tuesday, local media reported. The Pitts aerobatic plane went down in the corn field near Ekeberg school west of Holmestrand, about 70 km southwest of Oslo, just before 12:30 p.m. local time (10:30 GMT), according to newspaper Aftenposten. Local police said the two people who were on board the plane died in the crash. As their relatives were still not notified, the police would not provide details about the age or sex of the two people, Aftenposten said. Eyewitnesses told news agency NTB that they saw the plane do acrobatic exercises in the air before it suddenly stopped and crashed in the corn field. Inger Ronning, rector of Ekeberg school, said the plane crashed about 500 meters from the school area, according to public broadcaster NRK. "Fortunately, not so many students saw the accident, but a few have probably seen it," Ronning said. Several employees at the school were among the witnesses. The rector collected all the students after the accident and told them what had happened. Local authorities said they have mobilized a crisis team to help the school employees and students. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-08/22/c_136546785.htm Back to Top US law firm sues Boeing for passenger injuries sustained during Emirates crash landing US-based Wisner Law Firm is suing plane maker Boeing on behalf passengers on Emirates flight EK521, which crash landed at Dubai International Airport in August 2016. In a statement, the firm said it had filed a case against the manufacturer of the 777-300 aircraft involved in the incident at the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, for physical and psychological injuries sustained by passengers during the crash landing. "Wisner Law Firm contends that the takeoff/go around (TO/GA) switch on this aircraft was defectively designed," the firm said. It went on to argue that the switch used by pilots to apply power to the engines "when executing a go around" is "inhibited or deactivated for several crucial seconds when the wheels of the aircraft touch the ground or come within a certain distance from the ground". EK521 "either briefly touched the ground or came within the preset distance of the ground" causing the switch to be deactivated, according to the statement. "When the pilots applied the switch to apply power to the engines, no power was supplied and the aircraft fell back violently to the ground, injuring passengers and crew," Wisner added. All of the 300 passengers and crew onboard the aircraft were evacuated following the crash landing, but a firefighter died as a result of the explosion of the centre wing fuel tank. The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority released an interim investigation report earlier this month stating there were no mechanical issues with the aircraft. "Analysis of the data downloaded indicates that there were no aircraft systems or engine abnormalities up to the time of the accident," it said. http://gulfbusiness.com/us-law-firm-files-case-boeing-injuries-sustained-emirates-crash- landing/ Back to Top Scientists Say MH370 in One of Three 'Hot Spots' Australian officials are refusing to call for a new search for the remains of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 even though a team of their own scientists has significantly narrowed their estimate of exactly where the crash site is. In fact, Dr. David Griffin, the team's leader, has told The Daily Beast that he has dramatically revised down the area he suggests should be searched from 6,700 square miles, the estimate made last December, to just three "hot spots." These fall within two strips of ocean just 62 miles long and between 12 to 18 miles wide, reducing the search area to less than a third of the original. This new precision is the result of an extensive and continuing international scientific effort led by the Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, CSIRO. Using Australia's most powerful super computer Griffin's team has for many months been re-creating the path of debris from the Boeing 777 found on beaches in the western Indian Ocean. By April they were confident that this work had led them to a much more exact idea of where the debris had originated-in other words the place where most of the jet remains at a depth of as much as 18,000 feet. The team's confidence in this calculation increased when they retrieved satellite images of the southern Indian Ocean taken on March 23, 2014, two weeks after the airplane disappeared. These showed 12 "probably man-made" objects floating at a point that Griffin's team believed would be consistent with where debris would have drifted westward in the time elapsed since the crash. The problem with these images is, though, that they are not sharp enough-they are not in high resolution-for experts to distinguish between the known profile of debris from the jet and other debris in the sea. http://www.thedailybeast.com/scientists-say-mh370-is-in-one-of-three-hot-spots Back to Top Delta Air Lines Flight Diverted Due To Odor In Cabin Joining a host of similar reports in recent weeks, a Delta Air Lines flight was diverted Tuesday after an odor was detected in the plane's cabin. Delta Air Lines Flight 981 from Boston to Atlanta was reportedly diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York "out of an abundance of caution." The source of the odor remained unclear Tuesday evening, the airline told International Business Times in a statement that maintenance technicians evaluated the plane and were making the necessary repairs. According to a representative for the carrier, the aircraft landed safely and without incident. "We are rebooking customers on alternate flights," the airline said. "Safety is always Delta's number one priority and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience." The Aviation Herald reported Tuesday that there were 158 passengers on board the flight. The plane was near JFK when the crew reported fumes in the back of the plane. And though the flight was diverted, they did not declare the incident an emergency. "The aircraft turned around and was descending through about FL150 when the crew declared emergency," the Herald reported. "The aircraft continued for a safe landing on JFK's runway 22R, vacated onto runway 31L, advised that no further assistance was needed and taxied to the apron." Incidents of odors disrupting flights or passengers have made frequent headlines in recent weeks, most notably in incidents involving budget carrier JetBlue Airways. The airline last week said that two of its crew members fell ill aboard a Wednesday flight and later pointed to nail polish as the source of the odor. The Associated Press reported at the time that it was the third incident in involving an odor being reported on JetBlue Airways flights in just a week. A similar incident occurred on a JetBlue Airways flight from California to Florida earlier this month. The plane was diverted to an airport in Oklahoma City after an odor emitted from the cockpit. After eight ambulances arrived on the scene, five of the flight's 135 passengers were treated for breathing problems.. http://www.ibtimes.com/delta-air-lines-flight-diverted-due-odor-cabin-2581434 Back to Top Lack of Driver Training for Airside Equipment Could Compromise Safety Each flight involves large numbers of support staff, including handling agents, ground crew, flight crew, passengers and radio operators, as well as vehicles. The sheer number of people involved in each movement, combined with time pressures, changeable weather conditions and the 'human factor,' present potentially serious risks to safety. "To truly reduce risk, it is vitally important for employers of ground handlers to understand what is, and isn't, covered by the Airside Driver Permit (ADP) training and deliver the necessary training to their staff," explains Laura Nelson, managing director of RTITB. "The ADP requires the operator to have a Category B driving license, so many employers wrongly assume that as long as an operator has done ADP training, they will be able to drive any type of airside equipment skilfully and safely," continues Nelson. "That is simply not the case." CAP790 offers guidance Vehicle operation on the ground airside has many safety implications. Vehicles invariably come into proximity of ground staff, passengers, other employees and, of course, aircraft. Operations must therefore consider Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations such as PUWER* and Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996, as well as various workplace transport safety regulations. Recommendations set out by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for aerodromes and third parties (such as handling agents) must also be considered. To help aerodromes, and employers of staff at aerodromes, meet safety obligations in line with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations, including safe driving operations, the CAA has produced various Civil Aviation Publications (CAPs) offering guidance. The document 'CAP790: Requirement for an Airside Driving Permit (ADP) Scheme' provides useful guidance for ground support operations on how to comply with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations and a framework for best practice. It illustrates how risks might be identified and provides advice on integrating airside driving safety into a Safety Management System (SMS). CAP790 was introduced to help reduce the risks related to vehicle operations in the airside environment by providing clear guidance on what those responsible for airside vehicle movements should consider regarding ground support equipment movements in different areas of an airfield. It also covers the issuing of permits, and the retention of permits. "Because of the overlap with air operations, the ADP is one of the most important safety mechanisms within the airside environment, helping to align all parties involved with ground vehicle operations and reduce risk," Nelson explains. "However, the ADP training is only part of the airside safety story." ADP does not cover equipment training ADP training is weighted towards the specifics of the airfield and workplace familiarization due to the complexities of vehicle operation, combined with specific airfield safety protocols. Dependent on the ADP training completed, operators will be issued with permits that allow them to drive on certain areas of the airfield, for example 'A' permits are for airside roads and the apron and 'M' permits are for manoeuvring areas. 'R' permits are for the runway and can only be obtained once an 'M' permit has been acquired. However, at no level does ADP training focus on driving itself. Therefore, acquisition of an ADP does not automatically enable operators to use the multitude of equipment types found airside. In fact, CAP790 states that training is required in accordance with DVLA or industry standards for the equipment that operators will be required to use. This includes training on safely operating baggage tugs, de-icers, re-fuellers, waste removal lorries, bowsers, emergency incident vehicles, beltloaders, hi-loaders, sweepers, tractors, prime movers and airbridges. As well as promoting the importance of training, CAP790 also offers helpful guidance on managing driver behaviour and ultimately the revocation of permits if offences are serious enough, or if too many offences are accrued. In line with CAP642**, driver management should form part of the aerodrome's overall Safety Management System and is therefore also integral to meeting ADP requirements. Who is responsible for safety? Responsibility to ensure airside operation safety to CAA recommendations, and other relevant Health and Safety legislation, ultimately lies with the aerodrome authority. However, all employers operating within the site, including ground handling agents and other parties working with ground support equipment, also have responsibility to comply with the aerodrome authority's rules, to meet their commitment to safety. "Designed to ensure compliance and improve safety and efficiency on the airfield, CAP790 aims to help all parties in and around the airfield achieve a less reactive and more proactive approach to the supervision and management of drivers," says Nelson. "However, to achieve optimal airside safety, employers need to understand the important difference between complying with ADP requirements and delivering equipment operator training." RTITB's expert aviation team specializes in supporting airports and ground handling companies to maximize safety and reduce costs in ground operations. All RTITB training courses are designed to help companies comply with local laws and regulations and the international requirements of EASA, as well as to improve the standards of ground support equipment operator training. Instructor training enables companies to deliver RTITB training in-house for their ground support staff. For advice on delivering ground support equipment training in line with CAP790 guidelines, visit www.rtitb.co.uk/aviation or call the aviation team specialists on +44(0)1952 520207. http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12361720/rtitb-warns-lack-of-driver- training-for-airside-equipment-could-compromise-safety Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY This Survey is being undertaken as part of my Master of Science (MSc) in Air Safety Management at City University, London and will form part of the dissertation to determine whether there are benefits to the UK CAA and the wider UK Aviation community, by the UK CAA having to access to CVR recordings. This is particularly relevant to me in my role as Head of Performance Based Regulation (PBR) as one of the principles of PBR is to be able to assess the performance of an organisation to determine the risk and where to focus the resource. Having access to various data sources is a key driver in this approach and CVR data could be one of those additional data sources. This survey has gone through the City university ethics assessment process. All data will be kept anonymous. No personal identifiable information will be collected. All answers reported in analysis will be without any connection to you on any response that you provide. If you would like to take part, please click on the link below. Thank you for your assistance. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y7YC8TK Stephanie Shaw Back to Top Title Managing Communications Following an Aircraft Accident or Incident Co-sponsor Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) Description The course will teach participants what to expect in the days immediately following an aviation accident or incident and how they can prepare for their role with the media. ID Code PA302 Dates, Tuition and Fee October 26-27, 2017 $1034 early registration, by August 28, 2017 $1134 late registration, between September 26 and October 21, 2017 $100 processing fee will be added to tuitions for all offline applications. A tuition invoice can be ordered for a $25 processing fee. Note: payment must be made at time of registration. Times Day 1: 8:30am - 5pm Day 2: 9am - 3pm Location NTSB Training Center * 45065 Riverside Parkway * Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Status OPEN. Applications are now being accepted. Apply to Attend SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE HERE CEUs 1.3 Overview * How the National Transportation Safety Board organizes an accident site and what can be expected in the days after an aviation disaster from the NTSB, FAA, other federal agencies, airline, airport, media and local community * Strategies for airline and airport staff to proactively manage the communication process throughout the on-scene phase of the investigation * How the NTSB public affairs officers coordinate press conferences and release of accident information and what information the spokespersons from the airport and airline will be responsible to provide to the media * Making provisions for and communicating with family members of those involved in the accident * Questions and requests likely encountered from the airlines, airport staff, family members, disaster relief agencies, local officials and others > Comments from course participants > See the 219 organizations from 28 countries that have sent staff to attend this course Performance Results Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: * Be better prepared to respond to a major aviation disaster involving a flight departing from or destined for participant's airport * Demonstrate greater confidence in fielding on-scene questions about the many aspects of the investigation and its participants, including what types of specific information may be requested * Identify the appropriate Public Affairs roles for the various organizations involved in an accident investigation. * Be more productive in the first few hours after an aviation disaster by understanding which tasks are most important and why * Perform job responsibilities more professionally and with greater confidence given the knowledge and tools to manage the airport communications aspect of a major aviation disaster Who May Attend This course is targeted to who, in the event of an aviation disaster, will need to provide a steady flow of accurate information to media outlets and/or other airport, federal or local authorities. Accommodations Area hotels and restaurants Airports Washington Dulles International (IAD): 10 miles Washington Ronald Reagan National (DCA): 30 miles Baltimore/Washington International (BWI): 60 miles More Information Email StudentServices@ntsb.gov or call (571) 223-3900 https://www.ntsb.gov/Training_Center/Pages/PA302_2017.aspx NTSB Meeting: Mid-Point MWL Progress Report Workshop When Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST Where NTSB Board Room and Conference Center 420 10th Street, SW Washington, DC 20594 We cordially invite you to attend the NTSB's 2017-18 Most Wanted List (MWL) Mid-point Progress Report Workshop Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at in the NTSB Board Room and Conference Center, 420 10th Street, SW, Washington, D.C. When we moved the MWL announcement from annually to biennially (twice yearly) last year, we committed to assessing at the one-year midpoint our progress with moving forward the issues on the list. This meeting will do just that-we will take stock of where we stand; identify what progress, if any, has been made; highlight lessons learned and best practices; and discuss what additional improvements are needed, if any, to achieve our desired outcomes. The NTSB MWL represents the NTSB's advocacy priorities for the identified timeframe and was developed to increase awareness of, and support for, the most critical changes needed to reduce transportation accidents, save lives, and reduce injuries. For a reminder of the items on the current MWL, visit our web page. But we know that we cannot achieve the desired progress and ultimate outcomes without your help. Making all modes of transportation safer is a team effort! The mid-point progress report workshop meeting will begin with opening remarks by Board Members, followed by break-out sessions, where modal directors and Board Members will lead in a discussion about the progress in the MWL area by mode. This will be your opportunity to provide feedback on what is working and what is not working, and how we can all work more collaboratively. We will also outline some of our MWL action steps for the coming year. Please join us; your feedback is of vital importance. Register Now! Sincerely, Nicholas Worrell NTSB safetyadvocacy@ntsb.gov 202-314-6608 NTSB Accident Site Photography Course Title Accident Site Photography Description Three courses in one training event - two days of photography instruction and practical exercises in addition to one day of digital image processing. Day One - Technical Photography The principles of digital imaging will be explained and demonstrated. Participants will create images to apply techniques discussed in class. Participants should be familiar with the operation of their digital camera prior to attending the course. Day Two - Advanced Accident Site Photography Participants learn how to capture the most important and useful images to document any accident site. Through the use of methods described in this course, participants will expose their own images in various photographic disciplines and then share in critique sessions offering constructive observations for improvement. This session will include interactive instruction and demonstration, as well as practical exercises. Day Three -Digital Image Processing Processing and storing of images for current and archival use in a variety of electronic formats will be discussed. Generally accepted protocols for processing of images to enhance image clarity will be presented, as well as information for retaining authenticity crucial for use as documentary evidence. ID Code IM300S Dates and Tuition October 17-19, 2017 $1,198 early registration by September 17, 2017 $1,248 late registration between September 18, 2017 and October 12, 2017 $100 processing fee will be added to tuitions for all offline applications. A tuition invoice can be ordered for a $25 processing fee. Note: payment must be made at time of registration. Times Day 1 & 3: 8am - 4:30pm Day 2: 8am-1pm and 5pm - 8pm (night documentation exercise) Location NTSB Training Center * 45065 Riverside Parkway * Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Status OPEN. Applications are now being accepted. Apply to Attend SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE HERE CEUs 1.8 Program Agenda Day One - Technical Photography * Digital photography - how a digital image is formed, processed and stored; digital vs. analog imaging; adjusting resolution & file sizes for particular purposes * Camera usage and care - holding, focusing, light metering, batteries, moisture and cleaning * Elements of exposure - shutter speeds, lens apertures, depth-of-field and exposure vs. noise * Lighting: sources and techniques * Close-up and macro-photography - use of flash, filtration and polarization * Troubleshooting - Resolving difficulties by understanding the basics of digital hardware * Photographer safety and camera care * Digital imaging media, techniques and cautions Day Two - Advanced Accident Site Photography * Project environment - preparing for assignments under any conditions * Documenting the scene - protocols for documentation of any type of accident/incident site * Size, color and positional references - GPS capabilities and animation * Storytelling - capturing images to maximize informational content * Quantitative scene data - virtual reality, photomontage * Authenticity - ensuring image authenticity through use of specific procedures * Photo Reality - taking advantage of contrast, perspective, proper lens focal length and color reproduction * Exercise: Documentation of simulated aircraft accident site Day Three -Digital Image Processing * Workflow process - from image capture to archival storage * Scanning - converting traditional prints into digital images * File types - determining optimal file formats for various image types and usages * Image size - Guidelines for best file sizes for a range of storage and electronic transmission considerations * Compression - balancing the benefits and drawbacks of various modes of image compression * Image Correction - using imaging programs to correct for deficiencies in overall image quality: o Enhancing detail o Adjusting luminosity o Cropping out distracting/irrelevant elements o Correcting distorted color o Improving contrast Authenticity protocols - practices and procedures to ensure that the integrity and accuracy of the documentary digital image is not compromised at any point in the workflow process Equipment Participants must provide an individual digital camera, camera manual and laptop computer. In addition, it is recommended and encouraged that you bring to class all equipment and accessories that you may use on the job, such as scales, mirrors, memory, and tripods. Students should be prepared to photograph at a simulated scene outdoors. Please be prepared for local weather and outdoor working conditions. Who May Attend * NTSB investigators * Federal, state & local investigators, including those outside the field of transportation, who would like to build or enhance photographic skills * Potential participants in an NTSB investigation * Law Enforcement Officers * Safety and Private Investigators * Enforcement Inspectors * Others who would like to build or enhance photographic skills Accommodations Area hotels and restaurants Airports Washington Dulles International (IAD): 10 miles Washington Ronald Reagan National (DCA): 30 miles Baltimore/Washington International (BWI): 60 miles More Information Email StudentServices@ntsb.gov or call (571) 223-3900 Courses, forums and symposia are added to the schedule throughout the year. Subscribe to the e-newsletter to learn about upcoming events and new programs: https://app.ntsb.gov/trainingcenter/list/list_mw020207.htm Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER EXCLUSIVELY FROM CURT LEWIS AVIATION BOOKS Starting with the Air France 447 accident, the authors present a fascinating and heartbreaking human interest story about one of the most important events in aviation history. They have also written the defining work on Angle of Attack technology and what it means to every pilot and passenger. Their analysis of worldwide aviation accident history shows how the use of AOA equipment instrument may have prevented aviation tragedies. Autographed first edition copies available from Curt Lewis Aviation Books at http://www.pilot-errormovie.com/book/angle-of-attack Buy the book and Pilot Error, the acclaimed tie-in feature film the Milwaukee Journal calls a "first class ticket" http://www.pilot-errormovie.com/book/book-and-dvd Meet co-author Shem Malmquist at the Beyond Risk Management booth during the ISASI annual seminar in San Diego August 22-24. Shem Malmquist, a 777 Captain and veteran accident investigator, is presenting "Investigating accidents that are a consequence of complex systems," with Dr. John Thomas (MIT) on August 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the ISASI Conference in San Diego. Malmquist will also be at Quinn's Ale House at the convention venue, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. on August 23. For more details contact the author at spmalmquist@outlook.com or phone 901 302-0779. Co-author Roger Rapoport is a Flight Safety Information contributing editor who conducted over 300 interviews around the world for this book. He is the author of Citizen Moore and has written for Harper's, the Atlantic, Esquire, the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and the London Independent. WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING ABOUT ANGLE OF ATTACK "We owe Rapoport and Malmquist a great debt of gratitude. Read every word." -Dr. Gary Helmer, Embry Riddle University "A great resource for aeronautical professionals ... exposes the failed defenses that can reside at each layer of the aviation system. A must-read for anyone with an interest in aviation accident investigation and aviation safety." -Dr. Chris Johnson, Director of Aviation Education and Research, Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison "A must-read for professional pilots, aircraft designers, government regulators and political decision makers." -Captain Elaine M. Parker, Beyond Risk Management "Angle of Attack sheds light for the novice and expert alike. Their subject matter expertise is admirable. They have used the Air France 447 crash and other crashes of automated airplanes as examples of accidents that might have been prevented if the crews had access to realistic training to prepare them for those rare events and if their aircraft had been equipped with angle of attack indicators." -Gregory Fox, Director of Safety, Florida Institute of Technology, ATPL pilot, safety manager since 1971, 35 years safety regulator, and 20 years check inspector on A320 and A340. "For the very first time the full story of Air France 447, one of the most significant events in aviation history, is revealed thanks to eight years of painstaking research." -John Darbo, Argus Inernational, former American Airlines manager of internal evaluation and event investigation "You don't have to be a pilot to find this book moving and absorbing." - Adam Hochschild, Author of Spain in Our Hearts and King Leopold's Ghost "This book proves conclusively that education by meteorologists is the key to fundamental understanding of the impact weather has on the elements of the aviation arena." - Debbie Schaum Embry-Riddle University "A masterful work that was hard to put down." -Captain Shawn Pruchnicki Ohio State University for Aviation Studies Curt Lewis