Safety Culture is the way people manage safety. Do you have the right people, sincere, flexible and learners
Airbus runway overrun protection fault inhibited when the systems is deployed, is it logical?
The Runway Overrun Protection System (ROPS) is designed to alert the flight crew in the case of potential runway overrun situation. The overrun warning (ROW) function automatically arms at 400ft AGL and works until start of braking. The Runway overrun protection (ROP) works from start of braking until the aircraft stops. The surprising part is […]
Wasp nesting in Pitot Probe cause Pilot probes
Wasps and other foreign objects blocking the Pitot Probes have caused aircraft accident, compromised aviation safety. The aircraft instruments that are affected in most of the events are related to air speed which is vital for takeoffs. The cognitive load of the crew increases since there is a need for analysis at critical stages of […]
When Cause & Effect are too spaced out.The human factor in risk perception
If I don’t link my action or instrument readouts to consequences, how will I perceive risk &avoid them?
Why did the accident investigators not answer the obvious question, poor braking?
Poor braking action by the aircraft during the 1st stage of deceleration proved very costly. Was it due to the runway surface which holds water and has a smooth finish? Matters which were not investigated.
A350 goes astray as Pilot incapacitation occurs over Paris
An unexpected wind shear warning. The crew had disconnected the auto pilot on final approach at Orly. Thereafter no one flew the aircraft for a few tense moments.
Temperature inversion and aircraft performance
Is it safety to takeoff if there is a layer of marked temperature inversion? There are a number of factors that affect the performance.
Ghatkopar crash, a cursory report
I am presenting new facts on the cause of the aircraft stall, leading to the accident.
Gadgets could be shrinking the human brain
Human brain will shrinks if not used optimally for prolonged periods. Will automation reliance affect our brain size?
Destruction of evidence, AirIndia Express crash
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has failed in its primary duty that of securing the accident site