Flight Safety Information - January 13, 2025 No. 009 In This Issue : Accident: UPS B763 at San Bernardino on Jan 9th 2025, tail strike on landing : Incident: LIAT20 E145 near Bridgetown on Jan 10th 2025, loss of cabin pressure : Accident: Delta B753 at Atlanta on Jan 10th 2025, rejected takeoff due to engine failure : Incident: Allegiant A319 at Las Vegas on Jan 2nd 2025, engine shut down in flight : Incident: Aeromexcio B38M near Mexico City on Jan 9th 2025, cracked windshield : Incident: Egypt B738 near Jeddah on Jan 8th 2025, engine failure : United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at DTW after losing cabin pressure : Passengers Evacuated Onto Snowy Atlanta Runway Following Engine Fault : South Korea plans to overhaul airport structures after fatal Jeju Air crash : EVA Air Shines as One of the Top 25 Safest Airlines for 2025, with remarkable flight safety record : Transport ministry to overhaul safety systems for air, ground transport in 2025 (Korea) : ISASI ANNUAL SEMINAR 2025, DENVER, COLORADO CALL FOR PAPERS : Volunteers needed for Greenwich led aeroplane evacuation trials : Calendar of Events Accident: UPS B763 at San Bernardino on Jan 9th 2025, tail strike on landing A UPS United Parcel Service Boeing 767-300 freighter, registration N324UP performing flight 5X-2918 from Louisville,KY to Ontario,CA (USA), diverted to San Bernardino,CA (USA) and landed on San Bernardino's runway 06. After roll out the crew advised tower that they had become destabilized just before touch down due to a windshear and had a tail strike. The aircraft taxied to the apron. The aircraft is still in San Bernardino about 58 hours later. https://avherald.com/h?article=522ba5e6&opt=0 Incident: LIAT20 E145 near Bridgetown on Jan 10th 2025, loss of cabin pressure A LIAT20 Embraer ERJ-145, registration 5N-BUV performing flight GAO-327 from Bridgetown (Barbados) to Georgetown (Guyana), was enroute at FL310 about 130nm south of Bridgetown when the crew initiated an emergency descent to FL100 due to the loss of cabin pressure. The aircraft subsequently turned around to return to Bridgetown for a safe landing on runway 09 about 65 minutes after departure. The aircraft is still on the ground in Bridgetown about 15 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=522b0bf5&opt=0 Accident: Delta B753 at Atlanta on Jan 10th 2025, rejected takeoff due to engine failure A Delta Airlines Boeing 757-300, registration N589NW performing flight DL-2668 from Atlanta,GA to Minneapolis,MN (USA) with 206 people on board, was accelerating for takeoff from Atlanta's runway 09L when the crew rejected takeoff at about 85 knots over ground due to the failure of the right hand engine (PW2043), unclear whether engine fire. The aircraft slowed safely and stopped on the runway near taxiway S about 1800 meters/5900 feet down the runway. Tower reported seeing no smoke or fire from the aircraft, emergency services upon arriving however reported flames and smoke from the right hand engine. The aircraft was evacuated via all (left and right hand) slides. Four people received injuries during the evacuation, one was taken to a hospital. The FAA reported: "The crew of Delta Air Lines Flight 2668 aborted takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around 9:05 a.m. local time on Friday, Jan. 10, due to a reported engine issue. Passengers exited the aircraft on the runway. The FAA will investigate." https://avherald.com/h?article=522a70af&opt=0 Incident: Allegiant A319 at Las Vegas on Jan 2nd 2025, engine shut down in flight An Allegiant Air Airbus A319-100, registration N312NV performing flight G4-65 from Las Vegas,NV to Rapid City,SD (USA), was climbing out of Las Vegas' runway 01R when the crew stopped the climb at about FL200 due to the failure of the left hand engine (CFM56), the crew shut the engine down and returned the aircraft to Las Vegas for a safe landing on runway 26L about 35 minutes after departure. The aircraft vacated the runway, was inspected by emergency services stating that the left hand engine appeared normal from their point of view, and taxied to the apron. A replacement A320-200 registration N220NV reached Rapid City the following day with a delay of about 13 hours. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Las Vegas for about 3 days 16 hours before returning to service. On Jan 11th 2025 the airline reported it was a precautionary engine shut down. https://avherald.com/h?article=522a5234&opt Incident: Aeromexcio B38M near Mexico City on Jan 9th 2025, cracked windshield An Aeromexico Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration XA-DAI performing flight AM-658 from Mexico City (Mexico) to Denver,CO (USA), was enroute at FL370 about 200nm north of Mexico City when the crew iniated a descent to FL200 and returned to Mexico City. The aircraft landed safely on runway 23L about 75 minutes after departure. A passenger reported the captain announced a windshield had cracked. Upon disembarking the passenger noticed the left hand windshield had numerous spider cracks extending over entire height and width of the windscreen. A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration XA-AMV reached Denver with a delay of about 3.5 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Mexico City about 26 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=522a8e91&opt=0 Incident: Egypt B738 near Jeddah on Jan 8th 2025, engine failure An Egypt Air Boeing 737-800, registration SU-GDZ performing flight MS-852 from Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) to Cairo (Egypt), was enroute at FL380 about 120nm northnorthwest of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) when the crew decided to turn around and divert to Jeddah after an engine (CFM56) stalled resulting in severe vibrations. The crew reduced thrust on the engine until the vibrations were under control. The aircraft landed on Jeddah's runway 16C about 30 minutes after leaving FL380. According to information The Aviation Herald the engine was subsequently found substantially damaged and seized. The airline reported the aircraft diverted to have some technical procedures applied. The passengers were rebooked onto two flights from Jeddah to Cairo. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Jeddah about 57 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=522a78c2&opt=0 United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at DTW after losing cabin pressure Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Chicago were diverted to Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County Airport after their plane lost cabin pressure at 40,000 feet. Flight 4166, a CRJ-700 jet operated by GoJet (on behalf of United) was above northern Ohio when it lost pressure around 7:45 a.m. Sunday. The plane was rerouted to DTW Airport, and landed without issue around 8:20 a.m., according to FlightAware, an online database of air traffic information. Data on FlightAware shows the plane losing thousands of feet in elevation in mere minutes. Between 7:47 a.m. and 7:48 a.m., the plane descended more than 6,000 feet. https://www.yahoo.com/news/united-airlines-flight-makes-emergency-222755900.html Passengers Evacuated Onto Snowy Atlanta Runway Following Engine Fault Approximately 200 passengers evacuated a Delta Airlines flight on Friday, January 10, following an aborted takeoff, a statement from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport said. Footage from Allison Wade shows dozens of passengers standing on a snowy airport runway while a Delta plane billows smoke nearby. According to local news, Delta reported an engine issue with the aircraft, which prompted the plane to be disembarked via emergency slides. https://www.yahoo.com/news/passengers-evacuated-onto-snowy-atlanta-141918241.html South Korea plans to overhaul airport structures after fatal Jeju Air crash SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea said it planned to improve the structures housing the antennas that guide landings at its airports this year after December's fatal crash of a Jeju Air plane, which skidded off the runway and burst into flames after hitting such a structure. The country's transport ministry, which has been inspecting safety conditions at airlines and airports since the Boeing 737-800 jet crashed at the southwestern Muan airport, announced the move to change the so-called "localiser" structures on Monday. Seven domestic airports, including Muan, were found to have embankments or foundations made of concrete or steel that needed to be changed, the ministry said in a statement. It added that it would prepare measures to improve the structures by this month and it aimed to complete the improvements by the end of 2025. It did not provide details of the planned improvements. Aviation safety experts have criticised the placement of the embankment at Muan airport and said it likely raised the death toll of the crash, which killed 179 of the 181 people on board. The government has also finished its inspection of six domestic airlines flying Boeing 737-800s, and found violations at some operators including exceeding the period of inspection pre- and post-flight, and non-compliance with procedures to resolve plane defects or passenger boarding. The transport ministry declined to comment on whether Jeju Air was among the airlines where violations were found. A Jeju Air spokesperson could not be immediately reached for comment. A special safety inspection of the country's major airport facilities will also take place between Jan. 13-21, the ministry statement said. The government also extended the shutdown of Muan airport to Jan. 19, the ministry said in a separate statement. https://www.yahoo.com/news/south-korea-says-plans-change-031030378.html EVA Air Shines as One of the Top 25 Safest Airlines for 2025, with remarkable flight safety record EVA Air ranks seventh among the safest airlines for 2025, marking 12 years of global recognition for its impeccable safety record and exceptional service. EVA Air has been ranked seventh on AirlineRatings.com’s prestigious list of the “Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2025.” This accolade highlights the airline’s unwavering commitment to safety, marking the twelfth consecutive year it has earned a spot among the world’s safest airlines, as assessed by the globally recognized aviation safety and product rating website. A Comprehensive Safety Benchmark AirlineRatings.com evaluates airlines using a rigorous methodology that includes audits conducted by aviation’s leading regulatory bodies, government assessments, crash and incident records, profitability, safety protocols, and fleet modernization. EVA Air’s consistently high performance in these areas reflects its ongoing commitment to ensuring passenger safety. Over Three Decades of Excellence Founded in 1989, EVA Air has maintained an unblemished safety record with no major accidents. The airline’s steadfast focus on flight safety and superior service has been a cornerstone of its operations, earning it numerous global accolades. By prioritizing rigorous safety measures and delivering exceptional passenger experiences, EVA Air has built a reputation as one of the world’s most reliable and trusted airlines. Dedication to Continuous Improvement The recent recognition underscores EVA Air’s dedication to maintaining the highest safety standards while fostering a culture of excellence. This achievement motivates the airline’s employees to continually strive toward becoming the safest airline in the industry. EVA Air has also invested heavily in enhancing its services to ensure passenger comfort and satisfaction. Fleet upgrades, advanced technology, and meticulous safety protocols are integral to the airline’s strategy to create seamless and enjoyable travel experiences. Commitment to Passengers This recognition not only highlights EVA Air’s excellence in safety but also reinforces its promise to passengers to provide safe and comfortable journeys. As the airline looks ahead, it remains focused on advancing its safety initiatives and exceeding customer expectations, solidifying its position as a global leader in aviation. EVA Air’s placement in the 2025 safety rankings serves as a testament to its unwavering dedication to safety, innovation, and quality service, ensuring passengers can travel with peace of mind. https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/eva-air-shines-as-one-of-the-top-25-safest-airlines-for-2025-with-remarkable-flight-safety-record/ Transport ministry to overhaul safety systems for air, ground transport in 2025 (Korea) The transport ministry said Monday it will implement comprehensive safety reforms across the aviation sector and other transportation systems in 2025 with an emphasis on preventing accidents and enhancing safety standards. As a first step, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to conduct a thorough inspection of all airports nationwide by Jan. 24 to develop an airport facility improvement plan. Structures that pose risks to flight safety, such as concrete mounds housing localizer equipment, will be removed or rebuilt. One such structure, a 2-meter-high concrete structure at Muan International Airport, has been cited as one of key causes for the deadly Jeju Air crash that killed all but two of the 181 people on board the Boeing 737-800 flight on Dec. 29. Similar structures exist at three other airports in Korea, the ministry said earlier. Additionally, 18 air traffic control facilities will undergo detailed inspections to identify potential risks, including staffing shortages, by the end of this month. Airlines, including low-cost carriers, will also be assessed to ensure proper maintenance and compliance with safety protocols. Based on the results of safety inspections, the ministry said it plans to announce an aviation safety innovation plan by April. Private experts will also be involved in the work. The government's safety overhaul extends beyond aviation to include automobiles, railways and roads. The ministry will launch several initiatives this year to mitigate risks related to electric vehicle (EV) fires, such as the Mercedes-Benz EV fire in Incheon in August that damaged nearly 1,000 vehicles, causing some 3.8 billion won ($2.57 million) in damage. They will include a pilot program, known as the battery management system, that will diagnose batteries and automatically notify fire authorities in case of danger, set to be launched in April. A new battery certification system and a history management program will also begin next month to ensure compliance with safety standards and improve traceability. To prevent train derailments, the government will expand advanced safety systems capable of detecting risks, such as track warping due to summer heat. New axle temperature monitoring systems will be installed on some KTX trains, along with additional thermal imaging cameras and track-based temperature detection devices. To prevent accidents caused by extremely heavy rainfall, the ministry will strengthen rainfall design standards for road facilities. Safety will also be reinforced at all stages of construction — design, building and supervision — to avoid incidents like building collapses. (Yonhap) https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/01/113_390290.html ISASI ANNUAL SEMINAR 2025, DENVER, COLORADO CALL FOR PAPERS www.isasiannualseminar.com It is with great pleasure that the organizing committee invites expressions of interest to present a paper at the ISASI 2025 seminar which will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver, Colorado from September 29th through October 4th. Further information on the tutorials, main program, registration, and accommodation options will be provided in due course. The theme for ISASI 2025 is “Soaring to New Heights: A World of Innovation.” Denver is known for its picturesque and grand mountain ranges which soar high over the city. Additionally, we find ourselves in an ever rapidly evolving aviation ecosystem in which we now share portions of our airspace with the growing commercial space and UAS/UAV industries. Can we keep up with these advancements as investigators? What do we need to do in order to stay one step ahead of the next incident or accident? We invite abstract submissions which support this theme, including topics such as: • Commercial space development, technology, and mishap investigations • New, novel, and experimental investigative technologies in accident investigation • Research on notable technological safety improvements and their contribution to safety • Challenges in protecting the safety, security, and continuity of increasing amounts of flight data • Improvements and challenges in novel aircraft and engine designs • Uncrewed and autonomous vehicle investigations • Training of the next generation of aviation safety professionals with novel methodology • Accident or incident case studies involving technological advancements as contributing factors to the event, or their use during the investigation • Training of a new cadre of accident investigator in an increasingly safer operating environment as experienced investigators retire • The scope of the seminar is wide ranging. Papers are welcome from all aspects of safety investigation including operations, cabin safety, training, human factors, technology, family assistance, regulation and case studies. Papers should be supported by a 20-minute presentation with a further 10 minutes allotted for questions. Further details for the Call for Papers are available at www.isasiannualseminar.com. Please review the submission guidelines (available here and at www.isasiannualseminar.com). We look forward to seeing you at ISASI 2025! 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For ease of transfer, all papers should be submitted as attachments to an email or be placed on USB memory stick and mailed to the Technical Committee to be received 20‐days before the seminar (an upload option may be also be made available). PAPER DEADLINES www.isasiannualseminar.com Jan 31, 2025 Expression of interest (simply, "I am interested in presenting") Feb 28, 2025 Abstract, CV/resume/, professional biography Mar 31, 2025 Presenters notified Apr 30, 2025 Draft papers, including a refined abstract of three pages and outline are due Jun 30, 2025 Final papers and draft PowerPoint presentation due Jul 31, 2025 Final Powerpoint presentation due Aug 31, 2025 All presentation materials, bio, headshot photo uploaded to Speaker Resource Center Volunteers needed for Greenwich led aeroplane evacuation trials The University of Greenwich, with partners Cranfield University, will be running a series of evacuation trials in February 2025. These trials will investigate the decisions made by passengers when they’re evacuating a large Blended Wing Body aircraft BWB aeroplanes are cutting-edge concepts where there is no clear divide between the wings and the main body of the aeroplane, unlike current passenger aeroplanes which are essentially long tubes with two wings. Participants in these trials will be some of the first people to experience what the interiors of these ‘planes of the future’ will be like. This study will help to improve aeroplane evacuations and provide the aviation industry with valuable information about how people behave when evacuating these novel new concept aeroplanes. A series of trials are planned, requiring the participation of over 1500 volunteers between the ages of 18-65 years. Experts from the University of Greenwich will be designing the trials, as well as analysing the data. As part of the design process, the trials have been simulated using Greenwich’s own aircraft evacuation simulation software, airEXODUS, and so the in-person trials will also be used to further validate the predictions of that software. For the full-scale evacuation trials, a like-for-like mock-up of the BWB cabin interior is being constructed by Cranfield University at their Bedfordshire campus. Cranfield University is also managing the recruitment of the volunteers. During the trials, participants will board the BWB mock-up, receive a pre-flight safety briefing from cabin crew and then at an unspecified time there will be an instruction to evacuate due to an emergency. Everyone will be asked to quickly but safely make their way to an exit. Further details for volunteers to consider are: - The BWB cabin mock-up will be stationary at all times and is ground-based. There are no stairs to board or disembark. - Audio will be used in the cabin to simulate engines starting, taxiing and take-off. - Smoke will not be used in the cabin to simulate and emergency. - Emergency evacuation slides will not be used. - Each evacuation trial will involve a large number of people, so volunteers must be comfortable in crowded places. - Volunteers behaviour in the cabin will be recorded by overhead cameras. - Each participant will be involved in three evacuation trials during the day. After exiting the BWB mock-up, participants will complete a questionnaire about the choices they made during evacuation. Experts from the University of Greenwich will then analyse that information to help the aviation industry develop its aircraft designs and safety protocols. Professor Ed Galea, leading the University of Greenwich side of the project said, ‘BWB aircraft are an exciting concept for the future of passenger flight. There are several projects around the world pursuing this concept, driven by its potential to deliver significant aerodynamic efficiencies that will help in reducing fuel burn and the aviation industry’s contribution to global warming. However, a major challenge facing BWB concepts, given their cavernous interiors, is whether it is possible to safely evacuate everyone in less than 90 seconds, as required by international aviation safety regulations. Our advanced evacuation modelling using the air EXODUS software suggests that, with an appropriately designed cabin interior and evacuation procedures, it may be possible. This project will test the concept further with full-scale evacuation trials. It is an exciting opportunity for members of the public to contribute to the future of passenger aviation’ The trials are scheduled for Tuesdays and Fridays between February 4-21, 2025. They will take place on Cranfield University campus in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. If you’d like to take part in the trials, or want more information, please visit the main evacuation trials web page. CALENDAR OF EVENTS · Sponsor the 2025 Fuzion Safety Conference! March 4 & 5, 2025 (Orlando) · · "Automation in Transportation: Lessons for Safe Implementation," on March 11-12, 2025, in Washington, DC. · Annual Women in Aviation International Conference, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Conference Center | Denver Colorado, March 27-29, 2025 · 59th Annual SMU Air Law Symposium is scheduled March 31 - April 2, 2025 · Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Safety Symposium April 7-9, 2025 · AIA Conference: The Aviation Insurance Association's annual conference in Orlando, Florida from April 25–28, 2025 · Sixth Edition of International Accident Investigation Forum, 21 to 23 May 2025, Singapore · The 9th Shanghai International Aerospace Technology and Equipment Exposition 2025; June 11 to 13, 2025 Curt Lewis