Flight Safety Information - September 13, 2024 No. 183 In This Issue : Incident: THY A321 at Istanbul on Sep 11th 2024, bird strike : Incident: Jazz CRJ9 at Newark on Sep 9th 2024, split elevator : Accident: DAP DH8D at Puerto Williams on Sep 9th 2024, tail strike on landing : NTSB Issues Deicing Safety Alert : Trigana Air flight IL292, an ATR 42-500, runway excursion after an aborted takeoff from runway 28 at Serui Airport (ZRI) Indonesia. : String of Safety Incidents Prompt Additional Southwest Pilot Training : Today in Aviation History Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle II : FAA Under Fire For Space Launch Licensing Delays : Pilots of an Alaska Airlines jet blow out tires braking to avoid a possible collision with a Southwest plane : Calendar of Events Incident: THY A321 at Istanbul on Sep 11th 2024, bird strike By Simon Hradecky, Created Thursday, Sep 12th 2024 11:01Z, last updated Thursday, Sep 12th 2024 11:01Z A THY Turkish Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration TC-JSI performing flight TK-1703 from Istanbul (Turkey) to Stuttgart (Germany), was climbing out of Istanbul's runway 18 when the crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet due to the left hand engine (V2533) ingesting a bird. The aircraft returned to Istanbul for a safe landing on runway 17L about 25 minutes after departure. A replacement A321-200 registration TC-JTP reached Stuttgart with a delay of about 4:40 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Istanbul about 23.5 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=51d98daa&opt=0 Incident: Jazz CRJ9 at Newark on Sep 9th 2024, split elevator By Simon Hradecky, Created Wednesday, Sep 11th 2024 21:40Z, last updated Wednesday, Sep 11th 2024 21:42Z A Jazz Canadair CRJ-900, registration C-GJAN performing flight QK-879 from Newark,NJ (USA) to Toronto,ON (Canada), was climbing out of Newark's runway 22R when the crew received a split elevator indication. The crew worked the related checklists requiring minimal elevator movements and avoiding turbulence and crosswinds. The crew received weather information via ACARS and in consultation with dispatch decided to continue to Toronto. In order to meet the required reduced speed the crew stopped the climb at 16,000 feet, requested emergency services on stand by and continued to Toronto for a safe landing on runway 23 about 90 minutes after departure. The aircraft is still on the ground in Toronto 50 hours after landing. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/JZA879/history/20240909/1805Z/KEWR/CYYZ Reader Comments: (the comments posted below do not reflect the view of The Aviation Herald but represent the view of the various posters) Time of flight By Certosino on Thursday, Sep 12th 2024 20:12Z The report says that the duration was of 2h 4 min., so 90 min. after the departure it seems incorrect to me. Maybe after stopping the climb... Repeat occurrence By luis on Thursday, Sep 12th 2024 15:00Z Apparently, this aircraft had experienced the same problem on Jul 28th (as reported here on AvHerald). Unless it is an incredible coincidence, the repeat of the exact same problem hints at some underlying cause that was not fixed the first time around. Hopefully, it will be found and fixed now, lest it resurface later (or even progress to something more serious). https://avherald.com/h?article=51d931fe&opt=0 Accident: DAP DH8D at Puerto Williams on Sep 9th 2024, tail strike on landing By Simon Hradecky, Created Monday, Sep 9th 2024 20:20Z, last updated Tuesday, Sep 10th 2024 15:11Z An Aerovias DAP de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration CC-DHT performing flight V5-420 from Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams (Chile), landed on Puerto Williams' runway 26 at 11:07L (14:07z) but struck its tail onto the runway surface. The aircraft rolled out without further incident. No injuries are being reported, the aircraft however sustained substantial damage. Metars: SCGZ 091600Z 34013G23KT 9999 FEW043 SCT070 BKN100 03/M03 Q0998= SCGZ 091500Z 34015G25KT 9999 FEW043 SCT070 BKN100 03/M04 Q0999= SCGZ 091400Z 33020KT 300V360 9999 FEW043 OVC073 02/M05 Q0999= SCGZ 091300Z 33014G24KT 9999 FEW043 OVC073 02/M07 Q1000= SCGZ 091200Z 31013G24KT 9999 FEW043 OVC073 02/M09 Q1000= Ground Observer Video The damage https://avherald.com/h?article=51d7d44e&opt=0 NTSB Issues Deicing Safety Alert The NTSB has issued a safety alert regarding the adverse effects of icing on aircraft performance. Amelia Walsh Updated Sep 12, 2024 4:35 PM EDT As winter approaches, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Safety Alert SA-097 reminding pilots about the dangers of flying in icing conditions—namely the adverse effects of airframe and propeller icing on aircraft performance. SA-097 emphasizes that “as little as 1/4-inch of wing-leading edge ice accumulation can increase the stall speed by 25 to 40 knots and cause sudden departure from controlled flight.” The alert also warns that ice buildup on pitot tubes can lead to instrument failure, impacting readings for airspeed, altitude and vertical speed. The NTSB acknowledges that some pilots have been taught to wait for a certain amount of ice to accumulate on the leading edges before using deice boots due to concerns about ice bridging. However, the FAA’s recent tests show that modern deicing boots, from aircraft manufactured after 1960, are not prone to ice bridging. The NTSB warns that performance issues may arise if deice boots are not engaged promptly when icing begins and advises pilots to refer to their operating handbooks for specific procedures on boot activation and use. The alert also cites several accidents where failure to follow operating handbook instructions led to in-flight loss of control, underscoring the critical importance of adhering to recommended deicing practices. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/ntsb-issues-deicing-safety-alert/ Date:Monday 9 September 2024Time:10:35 LTType: ATR 42-500 Owner/operator:Trigana Air Registration:PK-YSP MSN:559 Year of manufacture:1998 Engine model:PWC PW127EFatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 48Other fatalities:0 Aircraft damage:Substantial Category:Accident Location:Serui Airport (ZRI/WABO) - Indonesia Phase:Take off Nature:Passenger - Scheduled Departure airport:Serui Airport (ZRI/WABO) Destination airport:Jayapura-Sentani Airport (DJJ/WAJJ) Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources Narrative: Trigana Air flight IL292, an ATR 42-500, suffered a runway excursion after an aborted takeoff from runway 28 at Serui Airport (ZRI). The flight had arrived from Biak at 10:19 and was continuing to Jayapura at the time of the accident. During the aborted takeoff the aircraft veered to the left and went off the side of the runway. It continued about 20 meters on rough terrain causing the main gear to collapse. Sources: https://news.detik.com/berita/d-7531665/trigana-air-tergelincir-di-bandara-kamanap-papua-rusak-parah https://www.antaranews.com/berita/4318967/pesawat-trigana-air-gagal-lepas-landas-di-bandara-serui-papua https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/420955 String of Safety Incidents Prompt Additional Southwest Pilot Training The airline is requiring that all of its nearly 11,000 pilots attend a day-long training course. September 11, 2024 12:07 pm ET By Ryan Ewing Following a string of high-profile “safety events” in recent months, Southwest is forcing its pilots to attend additional training. Bloomberg reports that the training sessions will begin as early as November, lasting into 2025. The requirement extends to all of the airline’s nearly 11,000 pilots with training sessions taking place for one day at its Dallas headquarters. A company memo cited by the news outlet said the training sessions are intended to discuss “specific events and working together as a flight crew to appropriately manage risks.” In April, a Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 dropped within 400 feet of the Pacific Ocean near Lihue, Hawaii. Later, two separate Southwest flights received low altitude alerts, descending within hundreds of feet over Oklahoma City and Tampa while still several miles from the respective airfields. Another Southwest flight from Portland, Maine to Baltimore took off from a closed runway in June. In the same memo, the airline acknowledged the spike in incidents, adding that “meaningful work is underway to address these events and advance our safety.” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently conducting a safety audit on the carrier, similar to what United faced earlier this year. https://airlinegeeks.com/2024/09/11/string-of-safety-incidents-prompts-additional-southwest-pilot-training/?# Today In Aviation History Date:Tuesday 12 September 1961 Time:21:09Type: Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle III Owner/operator:Air France Registration:F-BJTB MSN:68 Year of manufacture:1961Total airframe hrs:688 hours Fatalities:Fatalities: 77 / Occupants: 77 Other fatalities:0 Aircraft damage:Destroyed, written offCategory:AccidentLocation:9 km SSW of Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) - Morocco Phase:Approach Nature:Passenger - Scheduled Departure airport:Paris-Orly Airport (ORY/LFPO) Destination airport:Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA/GMME)Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured Narrative: The Caravelle III, operated by Air France, was destroyed when it crashed near Rabat-Sale Airport in Morocco. All 77 on board were killed. Flight 2005 departed Paris-Orly Airport, France, to Rabat and Casablanca, Morocco. Meteorological conditions at Rabat Airport were unfavourable owing to thick, low fog which reduced horizontal visibility and ceiling. The aircraft passed KJ NDB (Non Directional Beacon), which is located 800m west of Rabat Airport, and made a 360° turn to loose altitude. Now flying at 1650 feet, the Caravelle passed Rabat city. At 21:08 the crew requested a 180° turn to intercept the runway 04 localizer. KJ NDB would be used as backup for the final approach. The control tower advised the crew that KJ NDB was not in line with runway 04, but he did not receive a confirmation. At 21:10 he informed the crew about the visibility which was now less than 100m. Again flight 2005 did not confirm the message. It appeared that the Caravelle was on the 4 mile final when it struck the ground. The nose gear touched the ground at 21:09 followed by the main gear. The Caravelle then struck a rock and burst into flames when it hit a hill. PPROBABL CAUSE: "In the opinion of the board of inquiry of all the theories listed above, those related to material failure appear the least likely. On the other hand, the theory regarding an error in instrument reading appears more probable than the others. Therefore, the Board explained the failure: 1) by the fact that reading of the Kollsman window altimeter, with which this Caravelle was equipped, may be delicate, as demonstrated by some systematic tests carried out by highly trained crews of various European airlines; 2) by the possibility that the pilot made that error of 1 000 ft at the beginning of the descent, retaining it, then gave his full attention to reading the pointer, which seemed to him to be of prime importance, in order to bring in the aircraft at the minimum authorized altitude." Sources: ICAO Accident Digest 13 (No.31) https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/333500 FAA Under Fire For Space Launch Licensing Delays Lawmakers and industry officials criticize the agency for its handling of space launch licensing. Amelia Walsh Updated Sep 12, 2024 4:40 PM EDT The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is drawing criticism from both industry stakeholders and members of Congress regarding its handling of commercial space launch licensing. During a House space subcommittee hearing this week, industry officials and lawmakers called out the agency on its implementation of new launch licensing regulations known as Part 450. According to SpaceNews, Dave Cavossa, president of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, a group representing several launch companies, criticized the FAA for causing significant licensing delays, creating confusion and threatening the U.S.'s leadership in the sector. Meanwhile, SpaceX has condemned the FAA for what it calls excessive delays in the licensing process for its upcoming Starship rocket launch, noting that approval is anticipated to take months longer than initially expected. The company says its license for Starship Flight 5 is delayed until at least November despite its readiness since August. However, head of the FAA’s Commercial Space Transportation office, Kelvin Coleman, testified that the FAA has taken several measures to streamline its process including creating advisory circulars, increasing staff levels and forming a committee to expedite license approvals. The FAA says delays with SpaceX are due to the company modifying the profile for its next Starship launch while only providing updated environmental impact information in mid-August, which called for additional review with other agencies. In a statement on its website, SpaceX argued the delays weren’t about safety but rather “driven by superfluous environmental analysis.” https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-under-fire-for-space-launch-licensing-delays/ Pilots of an Alaska Airlines jet blow out tires braking to avoid a possible collision with a Southwest plane An Alaska Airlines pilot blew out their jet's tires after a rapid stop to avoid colliding with a Southwest plane. • Plane tires blow out in close call in Nashville Author: Associated Press Published: 10:24 PM CDT September 12, 2024 Updated: 10:41 PM CDT September 12, 2024 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An Alaska Airlines jet taking off in Nashville braked to a rapid stop on the runway to avoid a possible collision Thursday with a Southwest Airlines plane, and federal agencies are investigating the incident. The Federal Aviation Administration said the Alaska pilots aborted their takeoff because the Southwest plane was cleared to cross the end of the same runway. An Alaska Airlines spokesperson said the pilots recognized “a potential traffic conflict on the runway” and “immediately applied the brakes to prevent the incident from escalating.” No injuries were reported, but tires on the Boeing 737 Max went flat from the extreme heat buildup during the stop, according to the Seattle-based airline. Credit: Kyle Forrester The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board said they were investigating the incident, which happened at about 9:15 a.m. at Nashville International Airport. Southwest said it was in contact with the FAA and the NTSB and will participate in the investigation. Alaska Airlines said the flight to Seattle carried 176 passengers and six crew members. The plane was being inspected, and another plane was dispatched to take passengers to Seattle by Thursday night, the airline said. “We’re grateful for the expertise of our pilots who immediately applied the brakes to prevent the incident from escalating,” the airline said. A series of close calls, or “runway incursions,” in the last two years raised concern about the safety of U.S. air travel. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said last November the incidents, while “incredibly rare” compared to the number of flights, show that the aviation system is under stress. Some of the incidents have been blamed on pilots not following instructions from air traffic controllers. However, the scariest of the close calls – a FedEx jet landing in Austin, Texas, flew over the top of a Southwest jet that was taking off on a foggy early morning in February 2023 – was blamed on an air traffic controller’s mistakes. Thursday's incident comes just days after two Delta Air Lines planes collided on a taxiway at Atlanta's airport, with the larger plane knocking over the tail of a smaller regional jet. No injuries were reported. https://www.wfaa.com/article/travel/pilots-alaska-airlines-jet-braked-avoid-possible-collision-with-southwest-plane/287-67dca086-627e-4c81-9fc2-b22abb2f05bc CALENDAR OF EVENTS • Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium - APATS 2024, 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 • Safety is not a Secret - September 27-28, 2024 - Seminar, JUNGLE AVIATION AND RELAY SERVICE • 2024 ISASI - Lisbon, Portugal - September 30 to October 4, 2024 • DEFENCE AVIATION SAFETY 2024 - 2 OCTOBER - 3 OCTOBER 2024 - LONDON • 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 • Safeskies Australia Conference, Canberra Australia - 16th and 17th of October 2024 - www.safeskiesaustralia.org • 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition - Oct. 22-24 (Vegas) • 2024 CHC Safety & Quality Summit – November 12-14, 2024, Vancouver, BC, Canada • Sixth Edition of International Accident Investigation Forum, 21 to 23 May 2025, Singapore Curt Lewis