Flight Safety Information - March 6, 2026 No. 047 In This Issue : Incident: Shree DH8D at Surkhet on Mar 4th 2026, burst tyre on landing : Cessna 551 Citation II/SP - Gear Collapse on landing (Florida) : Aircraft Cabin Air International Conference - 22-23 September 2026 (London) : 2 pilots killed in Indian fighter jet crash : What is GPS spoofing? How fake satellite signals are confusing pilots and navigation systems in the UAE : N.W.T. plane crash report finds that pilots were likely preoccupied with stuck wheel : Bahamas Aviation Authority probing two American Airlines near-miss incidents : Skyryse introducing first-ever autoland capability for helicopters and aircraft : Embraer targets 255 aircraft deliveries in 2026 and $8.5 billion revenue : Abra Group to Incorporate Seven Airbus A330-900 Aircraft into its Fleet, Strengthening Long-Haul Operations : Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY : Calendar of Events Incident: Shree DH8D at Surkhet on Mar 4th 2026, burst tyre on landing A Shree Airlines de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration 9N-AOL performing flight N9-123 from Kathmandu to Surkhet (Nepal), landed on Surkhet's runway 02 but burst its left hand outboard tyre. The aircraft rolled out without further incident. The aircraft remained on the ground in Surkhet for about 18 hours before returning to Kathmandu. The aircraft is still on the ground in Kathmandu about 13 hours after landing in Kathmandu. Surkhet Airport reported the aircraft burst a tyre on landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=5361ce8c&opt=0 Cessna 551 Citation II/SP - Gear Collapse on landing (Florida) Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026 Time: 22:13 UTC Type: Cessna 551 Citation II/SP Owner/operator: N228MH Inc Registration: N228MH MSN: 551-0050 Year of manufacture: 1980 Engine model: P&W JT15D-4 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Unknown Location: Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport, FL (OPF/KOPF) - United States of America Phase: Landing Nature: Private Departure airport: Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport, FL (OPF/KOPF) Destination airport: Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities Narrative: A Cessna 551 Citation II/SP, N228MH, suffered a right-hand main gear collapse during landing on runway 09L at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport, FL (OPF). https://www.aviation-safety.net/wikibase/567631 2 pilots killed in Indian fighter jet crash The Indian air force said a fighter jet crashed during a training flight in the northeast, killing its two pilots NEW DELHI -- An Indian fighter jet crashed during a training flight in the northeast, killing its two pilots, the Indian air force said Friday. The two-seater long-range Sukhoi fighter jet crashed in Assam state’s Karbi Anglong district after it took off from an airbase late Thursday, IAF said in a statement. Officials were investigating the cause of the crash. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said he was “deeply saddened” by the loss of the two pilots. The Russian-designed Su-30MKI is produced under license by India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The Indian air force operates over 260 of them. India has had other crashes of the jet in June 2024 and January 2023. https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/2-pilots-killed-indian-fighter-jet-crash-130815928 ************** Date: Thursday 5 March 2026 Time: c. 19:42 LT Type: Sukhoi Su-30MKI-3 Owner/operator: Indian Air Force - IAF Registration: SB175 MSN: Fatalities: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Destroyed Location: near Chokihola, Karbi Anglong district,Assam - India Phase: En route Nature: Military Departure airport: Jorhat-Rowriah Airport (JRH/VEJT) Destination airport: Narrative: An IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI-3 crashed under unknown circumstances near Chokihola, Karbi Anglong district, Assam. Both pilots died in the crash and the aircraft was destroyed. https://www.aviation-safety.net/wikibase/567634 What is GPS spoofing? How fake satellite signals are confusing pilots and navigation systems in the UAE Satellite navigation is everywhere today. You might not even notice it, but your phone, car navigation, and even delivery tracking rely on GPS and GNSS systems. Surveyors use these signals to map land accurately. Construction crews guide heavy machinery with them. Telecom networks depend on precise GNSS timing to stay synchronised. The power grid also uses satellite timing to maintain stability. Experts estimate that even a single day of GNSS outage in the US could cost billions of dollars. GPS spoofing is one of the risks that can disrupt all of this. Strong GPS spoofing is continuing to affect flights operating near the UAE. Pilots reportedly face disruptions where navigation systems behave unpredictably, forcing them to rely on backup instruments as reported by Flightradar24 on X (formerly Twitter). What GPS spoofing actually means GPS spoofing is when a receiver is tricked into thinking it is somewhere it is not. A nearby transmitter sends fake satellite signals. The receiver locks onto the fake signals instead of the real ones. This can make a device believe it is in a completely different location. Researchers have shown that spoofing can make a smartphone think it is thousands of kilometres away from its true location. Someone could theoretically make a device appear on Mount Everest or in the middle of the ocean. The equipment required is often not expensive. A software-defined radio, or SDR, can generate fake signals. Why would someone spoof GPS The motivations vary. Militaries might spoof signals to confuse drones, ships, or guided systems that rely on satellite navigation. If the location data changes, a vehicle could move in the wrong direction or fail to reach its target. There have been reports of incidents near Russian waters where ships appeared on tracking systems near airports. They were not physically there. Experts say navigation signals were likely manipulated. Spoofing can also be harmless. Some Pokémon GO players reportedly use spoofing tools to change their virtual location in the game without travelling, according to the official website of PokemonGo. What are the types of GPS spoofing Spoofing usually happens in two ways: One method is meaconing, where a real satellite signal is recorded somewhere and then rebroadcast in a different location or time. The receiver accepts the signal as genuine and calculates the wrong position. The second method involves generating entirely new signals that imitate satellite transmissions but contain modified navigation data. Both methods rely on the weakness of GNSS signals, which are very weak when they reach Earth. A slightly stronger fake signal can sometimes override the real one. How GPS and other GNSS systems work to determine your exact location GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System. It is the collective name for multiple satellite navigation networks orbiting the Earth and broadcasting positioning and timing signals. The most familiar is GPS, operated by the United States. Europe runs Galileo. Russia operates GLONASS. China has BeiDou. Japan maintains QZSS, and India runs NAVIC. Receivers, like your phone or navigation device, usually listen to several constellations at once. They measure how long it takes for signals from satellites to arrive and then calculate latitude, longitude, and altitude. This process is simple in theory but delicate in practice. How modern receivers try to detect spoofing Manufacturers have been developing ways to detect spoofing for years. Some GNSS receivers analyse signal behaviour. If a signal suddenly appears stronger than usual or comes from an unusual direction, it may trigger a warning. Small timing irregularities can also reveal suspicious activity. Advanced systems use algorithms to detect patterns that look unnatural, such as distortions or unexpected jumps in satellite data. Spoofed signals often cannot perfectly mimic real satellite transmissions. Receivers can then exclude suspicious signals from position calculations. It is similar to ignoring a faulty sensor in a machine. Satellite-level protections Some satellite networks are adding security directly into the satellites. Europe’s Galileo system is developing Open Service Navigation Message Authentication (OS NMA). It digitally authenticates navigation messages so that receivers can verify that the signals truly came from a legitimate satellite. The US GPS programme is experimenting with Chimaera authentication, which aims for similar results. Encrypted navigation signals are used in some services. Only receivers with the proper cryptographic keys can read the signals, making spoofing far more difficult. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/what-is-gps-spoofing-how-fake-satellite-signals-are-confusing-pilots-and-navigation-systems-in-the-uae/articleshow/129148748.cms N.W.T. plane crash report finds that pilots were likely preoccupied with stuck wheel A report into a plane crash in the Northwest Territories where the sole survivor was ejected from the wreckage has found that the pilots likely got preoccupied with retracting one of the aircraft's stuck wheels and didn't notice they were losing altitude. Two crew and five passengers were aboard the British Aerospace Jetstream 3212 on Jan. 23, 2024, operated by Northwestern Air Lease, when it took off from Fort Smith, N.W.T., bound for the Diavik Diamond Mine. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft descended and struck trees approximately 800 metres from the end of the runway, killing both pilots and four passengers. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada report posted online this week says the captain intentionally kept the plane's pitch low and speed high during takeoff to remove snow that may have accumulated on the plane. But when the first officer tried to raise the landing gear, the report says, the cold weather and extra drag on the wheels caused by the high speed meant one of the wheels — likely the left one — got stuck and wouldn't retract. The report says the pilots reduced power to the engines to slow the plane down but failed to notice the plane was losing altitude until right before hitting the trees. Due to the low-pitch takeoff, the report says, the plane was only 140 feet off the ground when it started dropping. "The captain and first officer were likely preoccupied with the abnormal main landing gear indication and the aircraft’s airspeed and did not notice the aircraft’s loss of altitude until immediately before impact," the TSB report says. "As a result, the aircraft impacted trees and terrain 10 seconds after the descent began." A fire consumed much of the aircraft’s fuselage. Army Rangers rushed to the crash site on snowmobiles after the plane went down, along with EMS, hoping to provide aid. The passenger who survived suffered minor injuries, the report says. The report says tests by the TSB lab determined the plane's aerodynamic performance was not significantly affected by snow on the wings and other critical surfaces, although it notes risk rises when pilots don't make sure critical surfaces are clear of contaminants before flight. The investigation also found that prior problems with the plane's left landing gear failing to fully retract weren't recorded in the aircraft’s log. The report warns that if pilots don't report defects, they don't get fixed. "Because this issue did not arise on every flight, the consensus within the company was that it did not constitute a flight safety concern that warranted being entered in the aircraft’s technical records," the report states, noting crews came up with a workaround to get the gear to lock in its retracted position. "Given that this workaround had consistently produced successful results on other flights conducted before the occurrence and had allowed the pilots on those flights to continue without any further issues, it reinforced the benign nature of both the issue and the adaptation." The investigation also determined that the monitoring roles and responsibilities during a departure were not explicitly defined in Northwestern Air Lease Ltd.’s manuals. Brian Harrold, owner of Northwestern Air Lease, said Thursday that he was told by his lawyer not to comment on the crash, since he said the matter is before the courts. The report says Northwestern Air Lease amended its procedures manual for the Jetstream series 3100 and 3200 aircraft in October 2024 to clarify how and when pilots should address abnormal and emergency situations. Two months later, the operator posted on Facebook that it was discontinuing scheduled flights and would be continuing flights in its Cessna aircraft. https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/nwt-plane-crash-report-finds-210136446.html Bahamas Aviation Authority probing two American Airlines near-miss incidents NASSAU, The Bahamas (CMC) — The Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority says investigations are underway into two near-miss incidents involving American Airlines aircraft at the country’s Family Island airports last month, with officials warning that corrective action will be taken if any safety breaches are uncovered. The first incident occurred on February 12 near Exuma, when an American Airlines aircraft on approach was forced to take evasive action to avoid a departing plane, according to a report referenced by United States (US) federal regulators. Two flight attendants were injured during the sudden manoeuvre and were taken to a local clinic for medical evaluation. Both were later placed on leave. A second incident was reported on February 24 at North Eleuthera, where an American Airlines aircraft was preparing for takeoff when another jet reportedly passed overhead while it remained on the runway. The authority said it could not comment on specific findings at this stage, noting that premature disclosure could compromise the integrity of the investigation or pre-empt its conclusions. The probe follows a report by The Tribune newspaper on the February incidents and a subsequent Serious Safety Concern advisory issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority to the regulator, warning that the incidents could have resulted in catastrophic consequences. According to the advisory, American Airlines reported that neither aircraft self-announced its position on the correct radio frequency, a requirement under international aviation standards for airports without control towers. Meanwhile, Debra Moxey Rolle, candidate for Free National Movement in Exuma, expressed concern about the incidents and called for a review of airport procedures. She said the events highlight the need to strengthen aviation systems and infrastructure, referencing a recent case in which an emergency medical flight was unable to land in Exuma due to a runway lighting failure, and the patient later died. “Exuma families depend on safe and reliable air access for travel, commerce and life-saving medical emergencies,” Rolle said. “When it comes to matters of safety and life, silence is not an option.” The Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority said it remains committed to conducting a thorough and evidence-based investigation. “Should the investigation identify any areas requiring corrective action or safety enhancements, appropriate measures will be implemented in accordance with the authority’s regulatory mandate and international best practices,” the regulator said. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/03/05/bahamas-aviation-authority-probing-two-american-airlines-near-miss-incidents/ Skyryse introducing first-ever autoland capability for helicopters and aircraft With the “swipe of a finger” any aircraft will be able to execute a safe emergency landing sequence, according to Skyryse. Aviation automation specialist Skyryse has unveiled plans to introduce an emergency autoland capability for both helicopters and airplanes. The feature will be integrated within SkyOS, the company’s in-house developed software-based flight control system. With the “swipe of a finger” any aircraft will be able to execute a safe emergency landing sequence, stated the company in a press release. The feature does this by using a triply redundant fly-by-wire architecture that includes human-machine interface, an advanced sensor fusion suite and software-defined flight control laws. “By creating a holistic software-hardware solution like SkyOS, we’re able to develop and integrate lifesaving features like emergency autoland at unprecedented speed,” said founder and CEO Mark Groden. “When we started the company, we focused on flight automation in helicopters first because that is the hardest engineering challenge to solve. Every other aircraft is a subset of those requirements.” Skyryse expects the autoland feature to support use cases such as pilot incapacitation, spatial disorientation and severe weather encounters. Development and certification for integration into helicopters will follow certification of Skyryse One, the company’s helicopter in development based on the Robinson R66. Groden said: “Helicopters operate in environments where pilot workload is extremely high, and margins are often razor-thin, and that’s why we’re especially proud to take the 10 years of development and testing we’ve put into SkyOS to date, and continue to add features and capabilities that the aviation industry needs most. SkyOS allows us to treat airplanes and helicopters as software-defined vehicles, enabling levels of automation that simply weren’t practical with legacy systems.” How it works By autonomously managing the entire landing sequence in emergency situations, SkyOS’ emergency autoland will maintain a stable aircraft profile, navigate to a suitable landing site, manage energy and safely perform approach and touchdown. Unlike legacy autoland systems, which are currently confined to airplanes and typically limited to specific models, Skyryse’s approach treats emergency autoland as a core SkyOS function. This allows for “deterministic performance” and “scalable deployment” across multiple aircraft categories, stated a press release. When engaged, either by pilots or passengers, SkyOS’ emergency autoland monitors aircraft altitude, speed, trajectory and envelope limits. Then, while managing power, SkyOS autonomously executes a controlled approach and landing appropriate to the environment. Skyryse said its emergency autoland capability will build on existing SkyOS features, including inherent stability and simplified flight controls, as well as dynamic envelope protection, including terrain awareness and obstacle detection and fuel monitoring and weather assessment. The payoff For helicopters autoland represents a significant safety upgrade. Helicopter operations routinely involve low-altitude flight, confined landing areas, high pilot workload and complex energy management, especially during emergencies. Historically, these factors have made automated landing solutions for helicopters extremely difficult to deploy. Skyryse’s emergency autoland continues the company’s track record in pioneering automated aviation technology, including having successfully automated engine-out landing. Also known as an autorotation, this is one of the most complicated emergency scenarios to navigate in a helicopter. https://www.corporatejetinvestor.com/news/skyryse-introducing-autoland-capability/ Embraer targets 255 aircraft deliveries in 2026 and $8.5 billion revenue Embraer is targeting up to 255 aircraft deliveries in 2026, comprised of 80 to 85 commercial aircraft and between 160 and 170 executive jets. On March 6, 2026, Embraer published details of its outlook for the rest of the year, as well as its financial performance in 2025, which included securing $7.5 billion in revenue. The increase in revenue represented Embraer’s highest annual level ever, an 18% increase over 2025 when the figure reached $6.5 billion. In 2026, the target revenue is in the $8.2 to $8.5 billion range. In 2025, Embraer delivered 78 commercial aircraft and 155 executive jets, totaling 244 in all. The Brazilian manufacturer is aiming for up to 11 more in 2026. Commercial deliveries included 34 E175s, six E190-E2s and 38 E195-E2s, while of the 155 executive jets, 86 were light and 69 medium. For 2025, Embraer reported adjusted EBIT of $656.8 million, down from $708.2 million in 2024. US import tariffs totaled $54 million for the full year. In the final quarter of 2025, Embraer’s revenues totaled $2.6 billion, with the company delivering 32 commercial aircraft and 53 executive jets. Embraer’s firm order backlog now stands at $31.6 billion, an all-time high and more than 20% higher year-over-year. The guidance for 2026 comes with the understanding that US import tariffs will remain at 10%. https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/embraer-financial-results-2025 Abra Group to Incorporate Seven Airbus A330-900 Aircraft into its Fleet, Strengthening Long-Haul Operations Seven Airbus A330-900 wide-body aircraft will be progressively incorporated into the Group's fleet. Initially, up to five of these aircraft will be operated by GOL as part of its international expansion strategy, and two will support avianca's growth in the region. The aircraft will be deployed on strategic routes, expanding long-haul connectivity within South America and between the region and key global markets. LONDON, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Abra Group announced today that it will progressively incorporate seven Airbus A330-900 wide-body aircraft into its fleet during 2026 and 2027. This expansion forms part of the Group's strategy to strengthen its long-haul operations and enhance the travel experience in key international markets. In an initial phase, up to five of the seven aircraft will be operated by GOL and two by avianca, reinforcing the Group's network and operational capabilities within the region and on routes to and from Europe and North America. Wamos Air, an essential part of the Group, will support GOL's internationalization strategy and avianca's expansion during this growth period. The A330-900 aircraft offer a capacity of more than 290 seats, including a Business Class cabin designed to provide enhanced onboard comfort and service. Reinforcing our commitment to accessibility and inclusive travel, some of the aircraft will also feature a specially adapted lavatory for passengers with reduced mobility. Flight crews will undergo comprehensive training programs to ensure the highest standards of service, safety, and operational excellence once the aircraft enter service. Adrián Neuhauser, CEO of Abra Group, said: "The incorporation of these aircraft represents an important milestone for Abra Group. It strengthens our long-haul offering, enhances the customer experience through greater comfort and accessibility, and supports our vision of building an air transport network that reaches more people, connecting the Americas with the world." About Abra Group: Abra, a UK-based company, is a leading air transportation group across Latin America. It brings together the iconic GOL and Avianca brands under a single leadership team, alongside a strategic investment in Wamos Air, creating an airline platform that has one of the lowest unit cost structures in its respective markets, leading loyalty programs across the region (LifeMiles and Smiles) and other synergistic businesses. In addition, Abra holds convertible debt representing a minority ownership interest in Sky Airline Chile. The Group consolidates a team of over 30,000 highly qualified aviation professionals and a fleet of more than 300 aircraft, with scheduled flights serving more than 25 countries and over 150 destinations. GOL is one of Brazil's leading airlines, operating a standardized fleet of over 140 Boeing 737 aircraft and employing approximately 14,000 people. Avianca, the second oldest airline in the world, operates over 170 aircraft, including A320 and B787 passenger aircraft, as well as cargo aircraft, and has approximately 14,000 employees. Finally, Wamos Air is Europe's leading provider of wide-body Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) services, operating 13 A330 passenger aircraft. For more information, visit www.abragroup.net https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/abra-group-to-incorporate-seven-airbus-a330-900-aircraft-into-its-fleet-strengthening-long-haul-operations-302706657.html Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn A dramatic surge in jet fuel prices could push up costs for air travellers ahead of the summer holidays and even lead to flight cancellations, analysts have warned. Disruption to supplies from the Gulf, in the wake of the US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, has pushed the cost of aviation kerosene up by more than 80%. The Gulf is a major source of aviation fuel, accounting for about 50% of Europe's imports. The bulk of it comes through the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively closed. This week Wizz Air warned that the conflict would cut its annual profit by €50m ($58m; £43m), with jet fuel costs playing a major role. Before the air strikes, the north-west European jet fuel price was $830 per tonne. It has since spiked to more than $1,500. These are the highest prices the industry has seen since 2022, in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The surge reflects the role Middle Eastern refineries play in jet fuel supply. The Al-Zour refinery in Kuwait alone provides roughly 10% of Europe's jet fuel imports, according to Energy Intelligence. Fuel typically makes up 20-40% of airlines' operating costs. Many airlines do use financial derivatives to secure supplies at fixed or capped prices months, or even years, in advance - a process known as hedging. Among those which are known to have done so are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, EasyJet and Ryanair. However, a number of large US carriers have historically preferred not to and could be exposed to short-term price increases. "Airlines are likely to be affected by higher fuel prices," the ratings agency Fitch said in a research note this week. "Most EMEA (European, Middle Eastern and African) carriers, including those in the Middle East, typically maintain relatively high fuel-hedging coverage. Hedge levels for the next three months range from around 50% to more than 80%," it said. Follow live updates on the US-Israel war with Iran Passengers describe 'surreal' scramble to reach first government flight out of Middle East An EasyJet spokesperson said the carrier was not currently being affected by higher fuel prices. Earlier this week, Ryanair's chief executive Michael O'Leary said the airline was well hedged against rising fuel prices, adding: "It won't affect our costs and it won't affect our low fares." But according to James Noel-Beswick, head of commodities at market intelligence firm Sparta Commodities, a physical shortage could still cause severe problems. "Even airlines that will have hedged… will normally have hedged their supply or have long-term contracts from Asia. Now these Asian refineries will also be receiving less crude from the Gulf," he told BBC's Today programme. "Therefore, we will be very close to the moment where they start to reduce production rates, and… these airlines will be scrambling around to find fuel from alternative sources." He believed that could have a major impact on travellers. "I think we're weeks away from maybe flight cancellations or delays due to lack of jet fuel, rather than months," he said. Asked whether prices could rise for passengers over the summer, his answer was emphatic: "Very much so." Jane Hawkes, an independent consumer travel expert at ladyjaney.co.uk, agreed that higher jet fuel prices could lead to pricier air fares. "Airlines tend to build fuel costs into their pricing, so if those costs stay high we may well see fares creep up as we head towards the summer holidays," she said. "This isn't great news for families who already face seasonal price hikes at this time of year and whose budgets are already tight due to the ongoing price rises across the board." However, she added that people who have already purchased air fares "should not suddenly be presented with an extra fuel surcharge". 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