All articles tagged with #aircraftsafety
Originally Published 4 months ago — by KATU
Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson pleaded no contest to endangering an aircraft and reckless endangerment after attempting to activate fire suppression handles mid-flight, leading to a courtroom where passengers expressed lasting trauma and concern over his sentencing, highlighting ongoing issues of airline safety and mental health.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Euronews
The recent Tokyo plane crash has sparked renewed scrutiny over the safety of carbon-composite materials used in aircraft fuselages. While the material is lighter and can contribute to fuel savings, concerns about its flammability and the toxicity of smoke from fires are being discussed. The incident at Haneda Airport involved a Japan Airlines A350 with a carbon-composite fuselage that caught fire, but all passengers and crew escaped. Experts are debating whether composite materials offer better or worse protection against fire and heat compared to traditional aluminum. The difficulty in extinguishing the fire and potential long-term health impacts from toxic smoke are also under investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AirForceTimes.com
A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed during a training mission due to low visibility and freezing conditions, leading to one airman being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and three others treated for minor injuries. The crew of four safely ejected from the aircraft. The incident marks the Air Force's first major aircraft safety incident of 2024. The B-1 fleet has faced several safety issues in recent years, and the Air Force is planning to retire the B-1B fleet by 2036, replacing it with the B-21 Raider stealth bomber. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
A Japan Airlines Airbus A350 was evacuated in 18 minutes following a collision, with no casualties, despite certification requirements for an evacuation in under 90 seconds. This incident raises questions within the airline industry about whether the successful evacuation without injuries is a testament to aircraft design and procedures, or if it was a stroke of luck, highlighting potential challenges in evacuating modern aircraft quickly in emergencies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
Japan Airlines experienced a fire incident that is expected to provide valuable insights into the latest manufacturing materials used in the aviation industry. The investigation into the cause and impact of the fire will likely contribute to the development of safer and more resilient materials for aircraft construction, with implications for industry standards and regulations.