Flight Safety Information - April 24, 2024 No. 082 In This Issue : Incident: Luxwing DH8D at Guernsey on Apr 23rd 2024, runway overrun on landing : Incident: Austrian E195 near Budapest on Apr 20th 2024, a little smell on board : Incident: Sial A320 at Karachi on Apr 22nd 2024, engine problem : Accident: Dana MD82 at Lagos on Apr 23rd 2024, runway excursion : 2 Ohio men sentenced for targeting OSHP pilots with laser, LED spotlight : Liquid Leaks Down Airplane Aisle From Lavatory : TSA Reports Rise in Airport Security Breaches in Last 12 Months : JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft : Boom Supersonic XB-1 jet approved for testing beyond Mach 1 : Boeing, Spirit agree $425 million deal to address fuselage supplier's issues : FAA probes union claims Boeing retaliated against two engineers in 2022 : Vertical Aviation International ready to help members meet SMS mandate : US FAA suspends Sawyer Aviation's Part 135 certificate : NATA’s June Air Charter Summit: Educating Operators, Elevating Standards : PhD GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEYS Survey # 1 Survey # 2 : CALENDAR OF EVENTS Incident: Luxwing DH8D at Guernsey on Apr 23rd 2024, runway overrun on landing A Luxwing de Havilland Dash 8-400 on behalf of Aurigny Air Services, registration 9H-LWB performing flight GR-609 from London Gatwick,EN to Guernsey,CI (UK), landed on Guernsey's runway 27 but overran the end of the runway at 18:43L (17:43Z) and came to a stop on soft ground about 30 meters/100 feet past the end of the runway. There were no injuries and no visible damage to the aircraft. https://avherald.com/h?article=517c7221&opt=0 Incident: Austrian E195 near Budapest on Apr 20th 2024, a little smell on board An Austrian Airlines Embraer ERJ-195, registration OE-LWL performing flight OS-788 from Bucharest Otopeni (Romania) to Vienna (Austria), was enroute at FL300 about 80nm southeast of Budapest when the crew decided to divert to Budapest reporting some little smell on board, their diversion was precautionary, no assistance was needed. The aircraft landed safely on Budapest's runway 13R about 25 minutes later. The remainder of the flight was cancelled. The aircraft departed Budapest about 6 hours after landing as flight OS-1472. https://avherald.com/h?article=517c58ab&opt=0 Incident: Sial A320 at Karachi on Apr 22nd 2024, engine problem An Air Sial Airbus A320-200, registration AP-BOB performing flight PF-141 from Karachi to Lahore (Pakistan), was climbing out of Karachi's runway 25L when the crew stopped the climb at FL080 reporting engine (V2527) problems and decided to return to Karachi for a safe landing on runway 25L about 15 minutes after departure. A replacement A320-200 registration AP-BOC reached Lahore with a delay of about 14 hours. The aircraft returned to service about 36 hours after landing back in Karachi. https://avherald.com/h?article=517c5340&opt=0 Accident: Dana MD82 at Lagos on Apr 23rd 2024, runway excursion A Dana Air McDonnell Douglas MD-82, registration 5N-BKI performing flight 9J-352 from Abuja to Lagos (Nigeria) with 83 people on board, landed on Lagos' runway 18L at about 10:00L (09:00Z) but veered left off the runway and came to a stop on soft ground with the nose gear collapsed. There were no injuries. Nigeria's NSIB (aircraft accident investigation) have dispatched investigator on site. https://avherald.com/h?article=517c22c0&opt=0 Douglas C-54D-DC (DC-4) - Fatal Accident (Alaska) Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024 Time: 10:01 Type: Douglas C-54D-DC (DC-4) Owner/operator: Alaska Air Fuel Inc Registration: N3054V MSN: 10547 Fatalities: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 Aircraft damage: Destroyed Category: Accident Location: near Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), AK - United States of America Phase: Initial climb Nature: Cargo Departure airport: Fairbanks International Airport, AK (FAI/PAFA) Destination airport: Investigating agency: NTSB Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources Narrative: A Douglas C-54D-DC Skymaster, operated by Alaska Air Fuel, was destroyed when it crashed into a steep hill on the bank of the Tanana River, about six minutes after takeoff from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI/PAFA), Fairbanks, Alaska. Both pilots perished. ADS-B data shows that the airplane was climbing to about 1500 feet before it began a descending left turn towards the river. An online video shows that one of the engines on the left side exploded, followed by the airplane entering a steep left bank less than 10 seconds later. https://www.aviation-safety.net/wikibase/386882 2 Ohio men sentenced for targeting OSHP pilots with laser, LED spotlight ELYRIA, Ohio (WKRC) - Two Ohio men were sentenced for targeting an Ohio State Highway Patrol helicopter with both a laser and an LED spotlight, which is a federal offense. According to WJW, 54-year-old Jason McCloskey pleaded guilty to attempted obstructing official business and 42-year-old Louis Bernard was found guilty of one count of criminal damaging or endangering. Per the outlet, McCloskey was sentenced to 180 days in jail and must pay a $1,000 fine on March 4. The station reported that Bernard was sentenced to a year of community contract, which will end on October 29, 2024. Bernard was also ordered to pay a $120 supervision fee, according to the outlet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed to WJW that a pilot flying an Airbus AS350 was struck by a green-and-blue laser while in the area of Elyria, Ohio on April 14, 2023. A third suspect, 61-year-old Ray Woods, has a trial set for May 28 at 8:30 a.m, according to WJW, which reported that all three men were arrested in connection to the incident. Per the outlet, it did not result in any injuries. The station, citing the FAA, said that although strikes from commercial lasers aren't likely to result in permanent injury, they can disorient pilots and cause temporary blindness. You can report laser strikes to the FAA on the organization's official website. https://www.myfox28columbus.com/news/nation-world/3-ohio-men-sentenced-targeting-oshp-pilots-with-laser-led-spotlight-crime-criminal-activity-federal-offense-elyria-lorain-county-common-please-court-cincinnati-bstruction-official-business-charges-first-degree-misdemeanor-180-days-jail-fine Liquid Leaks Down Airplane Aisle From Lavatory Passengers on board a Spirit Airlines flight from Atlanta to Newark were “horrified” to see liquid spilling out from a plane lavatory, on Monday, April 22. The footage captured by one passenger shows the liquid, first trickling, then streaming down the aisle, soaking the carpeting, as disgusted passengers look on. The recorder told Storyful that “passengers rushed to lift their belongings and feet as a river then rushed down the center, as the plane touched down,” adding the liquid appeared to be originating from a rear lavatory. An airline spokesperson said the spillage was “clean, potable water,” describing the cause as “an issue with a potable water line connected to a sink in the rear lavatory.” “Maintenance addressed the issue and cleared the aircraft to continue with its next scheduled flight,” the spokesperson added. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/liquid-leaks-down-airplane-aisle-081132421.html TSA Reports Rise in Airport Security Breaches in Last 12 Months According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), there have been at least 300 instances of people bypassing parts of airport security since March 2023.1 In November, two women faced arrest at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after breaching a secured exit due to running late for their flight. Meanwhile, at Palm Springs International Airport in February, a ticketed traveler passed through an unstaffed body scanner, prompting authorities to evacuate post-security areas as a precautionary measure. In a separate incident in February, a woman managed to bypass TSA officers who check IDs at Nashville International Airport. She then proceeded to sneak into the bag-screening line. After her belongings passed through the X-ray, she boarded an American Airlines flight without a ticket, eventually flying to Los Angeles International Airport where she was detained by the FBI. As of now, she has not faced charges, with the FBI refraining from commenting on an ongoing investigation. Clear, a private screening service offering an expedited alternative to TSA queues, has also faced scrutiny due to breaches in the past two years.2 In one instance last year, an individual managed to pass Clear security using a boarding pass retrieved from an airport garbage can. Another incident in 2022 involved TSA officers identifying ammunition in a man's luggage, only to discover that he had utilized false identification to bypass Clear screening. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tsa-reports-rise-airport-security-123000146.html JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft TOKYO, April 24 (Reuters) - Japan Airlines (9201.T), opens new tab will continue using both Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab and Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab aircraft, President Mitsuko Tottori said on Wednesday. Tottori told reporters that JAL does not plan to depend only on Airbus aircraft even after it announced a plan last month to buy 21 wide-body A350-900 and 11 A321neo narrow-body jets from Airbus. Tottori's comments came as U.S. planemaker Boeing faces growing concerns over its product safety following a January mid-air loss of a panel on a near-new its 737 MAX 9. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/jal-president-says-plans-use-both-boeing-airbus-aircraft-2024-04-24/ Boom Supersonic XB-1 jet approved for testing beyond Mach 1 • The aircraft has received a first-of-its-kind approval from the US authorities • It’s the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet • Even NEOM has invested in the company to make the city more accessible through supersonic flight Two decades after the last Concorde took flight, the Boom XB-1 supersonic jet is set to carry its legacy by flying beyond Mach 1 speed. The supersonic aircraft has received a first-of-its-kind approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to exceed Mach 1 during test flights. This marks a substantial moment in aviation history as the revival of commercial supersonic flights. The Boom XB-1 is the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet. Since Concorde’s retirement, there’s never been a commercially viable supersonic plane. This test marks the company’s first steps in developing such an aircraft. The company has also attracted the attention of the NEOM City project, who have decided to invest in the company. This investment will include collaboration on opportunities to make the region more accessible through supersonic flight. Other than the XB-1 supersonic jet, the company is also working on the Boom Overture. In theory, the Overture can be the world’s fastest commercial passenger plane with supersonic speed. As per its design, the Boom Overture supersonic aircraft can carry 64-80 passengers at Mach 1.7. These aircraft can significantly reduce the travel time needed to travel long distances by plane. The aircraft manufacturer plans to use the XB-1 development and test flights to pave the way for the Overture supersonic jet. The Overture from Boom Supersonic aircraft will be the fastest jet in the worldImage: Boom Supersonic Boom Supersonic aircraft Overture conceptImage: Boom Supersonic Fortunately, Boom Technology is not alone in this venture. Airbus, a major player in the aviation industry also plans to make its own supersonic aircraft. Even NASA is developing a quiet supersonic jet that does not produce any sonic booms. Then there’s Hyper Sting, a nuclear-powered supersonic plane that would apparently fly from London to New York in just 80 minutes. With so many new supersonic jets in development, we might get to relive the glory days of the Concorde. https://supercarblondie.com/boom-xb-1-supersonic-jet-mach-1-test/ Boeing, Spirit agree $425 million deal to address fuselage supplier's issues (Reuters) — Spirit AeroSystems said Boeing would give it advance payments of $425 million and help it address issues like higher levels of inventory and lower cashflows after the U.S. aviation regulator capped the planemaker's 737 MAX production. The agreement announced by Spirit on Tuesday comes amid talks between the two for Boeing to buy the fuselage supplier, a former subsidiary, and as the planemaker tries to get control of a sprawling crisis sparked by a mid-air panel blowout in January on a new Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9. Under the deal, Spirit will maintain a production rate that supports Boeing's contractual production demand. Boeing said it continues "to work together with Spirit to improve quality, stabilize operations and support our customers." Spirit, one of the industry's major manufacturers of large aircraft structures, has struggled with cash flow problems over the past few quarters and quality issues surrounding the fuselages it makes for Boeing's 737 narrowbody jets. Spirit will also provide to Boeing specified financial information on a weekly basis. The deal would also help navigate lower expected deliveries to Boeing due to the Federal Aviation Administration decision to cap the planemaker's 737 production rate at 38 planes per month and higher factory costs to maintain rate readiness and production quality. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/boeing-spirit-agree-425-million-203649567.html FAA probes union claims Boeing retaliated against two engineers in 2022 WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it is investigating a union's claims that Boeing retaliated against two employees who in 2022 insisted the planemaker re-evaluate prior engineering work on 777 and 787 jets. The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) said the two unidentified engineers were representatives of the FAA, which delegates some of its oversight authority and certification process to Boeing workers. The union filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board last week, saying the two engineers had received identical negative evaluations after the incident. Boeing said in a statement it has "zero tolerance for retaliation and encourage our employees to speak up when they see an issue. After an extensive review of documentation and interviewing more than a dozen witnesses, our investigators found no evidence of retaliation or interference. We have determined the allegations are unsubstantiated." One of the two workers has quit Boeing, the union said. The FAA noted on Tuesday that in 2022 it boosted oversight of planemakers by protecting aviation industry employees who perform agency functions from interference by their employers. A December 2021 Senate report found "FAA’s certification process suffers from undue pressure on line engineers and production staff." "Boeing can tell Congress and the media all it wants about how retaliation is strictly prohibited," said SPEEA Director of Strategic Development Rich Plunkett. "But our union is fighting retaliation cases on a regular basis, and, in this specific case, Boeing is trying to hide information that would shed light on what happened." The union filed the complaint seeking access to a report Boeing submitted to the FAA about the incident. The union said the engineers were at odds with Boeing managers in 2022, when "they insisted on using a different set of assumptions in the analysis of the on-board computer networks on Boeing 777s and 787s, in order to comply with the new FAA guidance." The union said Boeing managers objected, saying it would cost money and cause production delays. After nearly six months of debate, the two engineers, with FAA backing, prevailed and Boeing re-did the required analysis, the union added. Last week, Boeing quality engineer whistleblower Sam Salehpour, who raised questions about Boeing widebody jets, told senators he was told to "shut up" when he flagged safety concerns. He has said he was removed from the 787 program and transferred to the 777 jet due to his questions. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/faa-probes-union-claims-boeing-212455184.html Vertical Aviation International ready to help members meet SMS mandate The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday, April 22, that companies conducting air tours, air ambulance operations, charters, and commuter flights must implement a safety management system (SMS) program within 36 months of the effective date of the rule. This mandate, aimed at reducing accidents and enhancing safety, also applies to aircraft manufacturers, ensuring a comprehensive approach to aviation safety. The rule requires that applicable operators and manufacturers implement “a structured, repeatable, systematic approach to proactively identify hazards and manage safety risk.” In anticipation of this rule, Vertical Aviation International (VAI) leaned forward, developing programs to make it as easy as possible for operator members to implement SMS before it became a requirement. Those programs remain in place to assist all affected operator members with developing and implementing their SMS programs. The FAA is applying 14 CFR Part 5 to all Part 135 operators, and air tour operators with a letter of agreement (LOA) issued under 14 CFR 91.147. However, in situations where a single pilot is the sole person responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft, the rule will not apply. Under the SMS final rule, operators have three years to submit a declaration of compliance. The FAA will require new Part 91.147 and Part 135 operators, including any potential advanced air mobility operators, to submit a statement of SMS compliance as part of the certification process. Additionally, the FAA stated that current aircraft manufacturers (Part 21 certificate holders) be required to develop and submit an implementation plan within six months of the final rule effective date, and 36 months from the effective date to implement their SMS. In comments provided by VAI during the rulemaking process, the association voiced support for the rule as long as the requirements were clearly laid out and operators were given sufficient time to implement their SMS programs. “We have long supported the use of SMS programs as a means of improving safety throughout our industry,” said James Viola, VAI president and CEO. “The FAA has not been alone in promoting SMS as a required safety program. The National Transportation Safety Board routinely included SMS in its list of most wanted improvements in transportation safety. Globally, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has recommended SMS mandates since 1997.” Congress first ordered SMS for aircraft manufacturers in 2020. April 2024 “This helped to make us aware of the potential for inclusion of Part 91 and Part 135 operators in the mandate,” said Chris Hill, VAI senior director of safety. “Consequently, VAI began planning for the requirement quite some time ago. We started working with industry partners to provide our members with scalable SMS programs, coaching and assessment tools, and training at substantial discounts. In some cases, the discounts on the programs will even cover the cost of VAI membership.” As part of its extensive library of safety resources, VAI provides members with a variety of options for SMS compliance that companies can select based on their operational needs, including near-turnkey programs by four SMS industry leaders: • The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ASCF) offers a simple yet customizable SMS for very small to large flight departments, fixed bases of operations (FBOs), and maintenance and repair organizations (MROs) • The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) provides SMS software and training solutions exclusively for MROs • Baldwin Safety & Compliance offers the Baldwin SMS Product Suite, which includes options for small, medium-sized, and large businesses • WYVERN Ltd. provides SMS software, a fast-start assessment, ongoing coaching, and upgrade options for small to large organizations. Visit rotor.org/SMS to learn more about these solutions for assessing, tracking, and resolving safety threats and for verifying compliance with regulations and best practices. “This new mandate may be concerning to operators who have yet to implement an SMS,” added Viola. “VAI is here to help our members navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, and we will soon provide them with additional information on how to achieve compliance with this rule. And members should contact me at president@verticalavi.org at any time if you need help with SMS implementation or other regulatory issues.” https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/vertical-aviation-international-ready-to-help-members-meet-sms-mandate/ US FAA suspends Sawyer Aviation's Part 135 certificate The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order suspending the Part 135 certification of Arizona-based Sawyer Aviation (SJA, Scottsdale), citing as reason inadequate staffing levels at the private jet charter carrier. In a brief statement, the FAA alleged that Sawyer Aviation had not employed a director of maintenance since October 21, 2023, nor a chief pilot since December 1. Sawyer has consequently been ordered to surrender its certificate "immediately" and is subject to a daily penalty of USD16,630 for any delay in doing so. The FAA said the suspension would remain in place until the company had qualified personnel in place. ch-aviation has reached out to Sawyer Aviation for comment. According to its website, the company specialises in private charter travel, aircraft management, and sales and acquisitions. Its fleet entails two Citation Jets and one Citation Jet 3+. https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/139491-us-faa-suspends-sawyer-aviations-part-135-certificate PhD GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY My name is Michail Karyotakis. I am a Research student at Cranfield University in the UK. Currently, I am working on my Research project, which is focused on Developing a Dynamic Safety Management Framework for Advanced Air Mobility Operations. The following Questionnaires serve the main purpose of data collection since data on the Research field is limited. The surveys are not affiliated with any airline, training organisation, or any other. Participation in the surveys is voluntary and anonymous (if desired by the participant). Each survey will take about 10 minutes to be completed. Thank you in advance for your time and patience. Your participation is highly appreciated. Please click the link below to enter the survey: https://cranfielduniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1M8LnQdhnjnu0Jg (1) https://cranfielduniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmoQJRGyrp9PUEK (2) Student email: michail.k.karyotakis@cranfield.ac.uk CALENDAR OF EVENTS • Blazetech - Aircraft Fire Hazards, Protection, and Investigation Course June 4 - 7, 2024 • (APTSC) Asia and Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference - June 26 - 27, 2024 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Airborne Public Safety Association, Inc. (APSCON 2024) - July 29 - August 3; Houston TX • Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium - APATS 2024, 0-11 September, 2024, Singapore • Aircraft Cabin Air International Conference - 17 & 18 September - London • 2024 Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) - September 17-18, 2024 - Fort Worth, TX • 2024 ISASI - Lisbon, Portugal - September 30 to October 4, 2024 • International Congress of Aerospace Medicine ICAM 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal, 3 - 5 October 2024 • Aviation Health Conference back on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th October 2024 • 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition - Oct. 22-24 (Vegas) Curt Lewis