Flight Safety Information November 7, 2014 - No. 227 In This Issue Two pilots died in crash of Idaho National Guard helicopter south of Gowen Field Pilot Killed: Air Force F-16 Crashes in Gulf of Mexico Malaysian Jet Downed Over Ukraine to Be Partly Rebuilt for Clues SpiceJet Buffalo Hit Raises Security Questions at Surat Airport DGCA orders inquiry into SpiceJet aircraft mishap New Zealand Pilots Call For Tightening Of Security At All Airports: Transport Minister Says No Need Four injured in Air Canada Express accident at Edmonton Airport FAA Seeks Comments on Advisory Circular for Aviation Safety Action Program PRISM TO HELP PREPARE FOR E-IOSA AIRCON3 - Pre-Conference Workshop Call for Papers Issued for 2015 CHC Safety & Quality Summit in Vancouver 2014 ISASI Jerome F. Lederer Award Winner...David F. King Upcoming Events Two pilots died in crash of Idaho National Guard helicopter south of Gowen Field An Idaho National Guard helicopter lifts off from a crash site where another Guard helicopter was reported to have crashed south of Gowen Field in Boise Both Idaho Army National Guard pilots aboard died Thursday night when their Apache helicopter crashed in a field south of Gowen field, Col. Tim Marsano, spokesman for the Idaho National Guard, confirmed late Thursday. The pilots were pronounced dead at the scene by the Ada County coroner, he said. Next of kin is being notified, but Marsano said he doesn't expect to be able to release the names until Friday afternoon at the earliest. The helicopter was on a training mission at the time, he said, and the reasons for the crash are not known yet. The helicopter went down about 7 p.m., and the crash near Pleasant Valley and Hollilynn Road was reported to Ada County dispatch about 7:50 p.m. "It's a very difficult evening for us in the Idaho National Guard," he said. Two vans from the Ada County Coroner's Office were among the official vehicles that responded to the scene off Pleasant Valley Road. The helicopter, one of 16 Apaches based at Gowen Field, went down about 7 p.m., he said. The crash was reported to Ada County dispatch about 7:50 p.m. Two vans from the Ada County Coroner's Office were among the official vehicles that responded to the scene off Pleasant Valley Road. Aviation and military personnel are handling the investigation, the county sheriff's office said. "The men and women of the Idaho National Guard are united in grief at the loss of two of our brothers in arms, who gave their lives while training to defend our nation," said Idaho National Guard Commander, Major General Gary Sayler. "Today, our thoughts and prayers are with their families." Ada County dispatchers received the report of a crash at South Pleasant Valley and West Hollilynn Drive at 7:50 p.m. http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/11/06/3473320/national-guard-helicopter- crashes.html#storylink=cpy Back to Top Pilot Killed: Air Force F-16 Crashes in Gulf of Mexico An F-16 fighter jet crashed in the Gulf of Mexico early Thursday, killing the pilot, the Air Force said. The F-16, assigned to the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group at Tyndall Air Force Base in northwest Florida, was on a routine training mission over the Gulf when the base lost contact with the pilot at about 9:15 a.m., the Air Force said. The pilot's remains were later recovered from the Gulf, officials wrote on the base's Facebook page. The jet went down about 60 miles south of Panama City, Florida, the Coast Guard said. Air Force Col. Derek France of the 325th Fighter Wing said the pilot was the only person on board. The airman's identity wasn't released. The colonel said the jet went down on "a routine training exercise with a single F-16 and an F-4 that were doing maneuvers out over the water." http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pilot-killed-air-force-f-16-crashes-gulf-mexico-n243011 Back to Top Malaysian Jet Downed Over Ukraine to Be Partly Rebuilt for Clues The Malaysian passenger jet thought to have been shot down over Ukraine in July will be partly rebuilt in the Netherlands to help determine the cause of a crash that killed all 298 people on board, most Dutch nationals. The Dutch Safety Board, which is overseeing a probe into the crash of Malaysian Airline System Bhd. (MAS) Flight 17, said it plans to reconstruct a portion of the aircraft after recovering wreckage from rural Ukraine, where access to the site has been restricted amid fighting between government and rebel troops. "Agreements have been made about a plan that should make it possible to recover the wreckage and hand it over to the Dutch Safety Board," the group said in a statement today. "The Dutch Safety Board expects that it will be possible to start the recovery operation within a few days, although the start may have to be delayed due to the precarious safety situation in the area and other factors." An initial report into the possible cause of the crash found that the aircraft was hit by "a large number of high-energy objects," supporting allegations that a rocket impact may have led to the downing. Re- assembling fragments of an aircraft has helped determine the cause of accidents in the past, including the loss of TWA Flight 800 that exploded off Long Island in 1996. The TWA-800 3-D Reconstruction MH17 was carrying 283 passengers and 15 crew when it came down while traveling over a war zone in eastern Ukraine en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. Dutch travelers made up the biggest national contingent aboard MH17, at more than 190, followed by Malaysians. The dead also included people from Australia, Indonesia, the U.K., Germany, Belgium, the Philippines, Canada and New Zealand. An analysis of the Malaysian Airline System Bhd. 777's voice recorder revealed no warning tones in the cockpit, and no emergency was declared by the experienced crew before the flight "ended abruptly," the report published in September said. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-06/malaysian-jet-downed-over-ukraine-to-be-partly-rebuilt- for-clues.html Back to Top SpiceJet Buffalo Hit Raises Security Questions at Surat Airport The buffalo after it hit a Spice Jet plane on the runway at Surat Airport, taken from a screenshot from NDTV. NDTV A Boeing BA aircraft smashed into a buffalo while preparing to takeoff from a runway in western India on Thursday evening, raising questions about airport security. The aircraft, part of Indian budget carrier SpiceJet fleet, had 146 people on board when it collided with the animal that had wandered into Surat airport in Gujarat. The collision damaged one of the twin engines of the 737-800 jet, grounded the plane and created alarm among security agencies who questioned how such a large animal could have got through the airport's perimeter fence and approached the runway undetected. The jet was bound for New Delhi. A SpiceJet executive said none of the 140 passengers or six crew suffered any injuries and after a delay of around four hours continued their journey to New Delhi in an alternate aircraft. The buffalo however perished in the accident. "The buffalo was essentially invisible against a dark background," the executive said, referring to the black coat of the water buffalo. It was not immediately clear whether the buffalo was a domestic or wild animal. India is home to 109 million buffaloes, according to the latest livestock census from 2012, up from 105 million in 2007. Gujarat alone has an estimated 10 million buffaloes. Indian airports are not new to stray animals including dogs, deer and wild boars causing delays to flights, despite heightened security over fears of terrorist attacks. SpiceJet's Chief Operating Officer Sanjiv Kapoor blamed lax airport security for the incident. An entry on his verified Twitter account on Thursday night that the incident was "inexcusable." "Those trying to absolve airport by equating animal with bird strikes...animals do not fly over airport fences-they walk through gaps!" Mr. Kapoor's tweet said. The airline, which is controlled by media baron and billionaire Kalanithi Maran, said it has suspended all its flights from Surat following the accident without saying when its normal schedule of flights to New Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai would recommence. An official at the Surat airport said the accident was "a security breach and we are investigating it." The airport is managed by the state-run Airports Authority of India - which controls most of the airports in the country. The official didn't say how the buffalo managed to reach the runway. Corrections and Amplifications: A previous version of this post incorrectly identified Sanjiv Kapoor as SpiceJet's chief executive. He is in fact SpiceJet's chief operating officer. http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2014/11/07/spice-jet-buffalo-hit-raises-security-questions-at-surat- airport/ Back to Top DGCA orders inquiry into SpiceJet aircraft mishap A day after a SpiceJet aircraft carrying 140 passengers from Surat to New Delhi had a narrow escape at Surat airport where the plane hit a stray animal, the aviation regulator has ordered an inquiry. A senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official said an inquiry has been ordered and all airports have been alerted to look at the runway parameter security. Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet suspended its services to Surat indefinitely after one of its aircraft had a run-in with a stray animal late Thursday night. "Last night a stray buffalo hit one of our aircraft on take-off roll at Surat airport. The buffalo was essentially invisible against a dark background," a spokesperson for the airline said. According to the spokesperson, the services from Surat will be suspended indefinitely due to aircraft being grounded and to await results of investigation along with corrective measures that will be taken by the airport authorities. The Boeing 737-800 flight no.SG 622 from Surat to New Delhi was carrying 140 passengers and six crew. All are reported to be safe. "All passengers and crew were safe, however the aircraft was impacted quite severely and hence was grounded. An alternate aircraft was arranged by SpiceJet for the passengers who departed for New Delhi," the spokesperson added. Safety experts feel that the incident might have had dire consequences for the on-board passengers as trying to avoid the animal at such high speed could have resulted in the aircraft overturning or going off the runway. "This is a serious incident in which there could have been many fatalities. The airports authority needs to secure the runway parameters by erecting walls or other methods," H.S.Khola, former chief of DGCA, told IANS here. "Such incidents are more prevalent around those airports which are surrounded by villages. In such cases it is very important to have necessary robust and effective ways to keep out the stray animals." http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/dgca-orders-inquiry-into-spicejet-aircraft-mishap- 114110700465_1.html Back to Top New Zealand Pilots Call For Tightening Of Security At All Airports: Transport Minister Says No Need The airline pilots in New Zealand have urged the government to increase security on all domestic flights and airports in view of the security threats highlighted by Prime Minister John Key, last Wednesday. The PM, in his security speech at Wellington, had alerted about many Kiwis being monitored for links with terrorist group ISIS and some watch lists of such people being maintained by intelligence agencies. A member of ground crew works on a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 airplane on the runway at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang July 25, 2014. The 19,500 staff of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) face a new ordeal - a quarter of them may lose their jobs at the unprofitable airline, hit by two jet disasters this year. Flight MH370 remains untraced since its disappearance en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in March. Picture taken July 25, 2014. T Tighten Screening In view of the threats, the Airline Pilots Association last Thursday appealed for increasing security at New Zealand airports. The association spokesman Captain Rob Torenvlied said, "security screening should be introduced for all passengers travelling in New Zealand and it should not be just for those flying on jet aircraft as is currently the case." But Transport minister Simon Bridges shot down that demand by saying that there is no updated information that warranted an urgent review of security in various airports. According to the minister, the airport security is continually reassessed and in many cases it exceeded the international requirements. Pilots' Rejoinder Captain Rob Torenvlied, Technical director of the Pilots' Association in his rejoinder to the minister, expressed surprise at Bridges' comments and said it was not in line with the alert provided by the prime minister. He said the effort must be to bring the airport security procedures in New Zealand at par with international best practices, reports Stuff.co.nz. "When we compare with other developed countries, New Zealand is the odd one out. Other developed countries undertake tight screening on all flights," Torenvlied said. They even mandate the ground crew to go through metal detectors before allowing entry into airport secure areas. "This is because these people have access to very secure areas of aircraft such as cargo holds, avionics areas and cabins," he said. Torenvlied said. "I believe anyone flying in New Zealand would be happy to pay a little extra to enjoy more security and safety on their aircraft." More Vigil Mark Wheeler, Aviation Security's general manager also said it is government's duty to step up airport and aircraft screening. "We don't have a specific threat but we do have a range of contingencies should one of those eventuate," reported NZ Herald. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee also tried to play down the demand for extra security sought by pilots. He said it was not necessary, as the Government already restrained the travel of those on terror watchlist and they will not be flying, reported TV Nz. At present, New Zealand allows security screening on aeroplanes with 90 seats or more. There is a domestic security levy of $3.82 per passenger for security checks. http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/572061/20141107/new-zealand-pilots-airport-security-isis- john.htm#.VFyxWPnF98E Back to Top Four injured in Air Canada Express accident at Edmonton Airport (Reuters) - An Air Canada Express flight was involved in an accident while landing at the Edmonton Airport in Alberta on Thursday night, an airport spokeswoman said. Four passengers sustained injuries in the accident and the extent of their injuries cannot be confirmed at this time, Jazz Aviation LP, operating as Air Canada Express, said in a statement. Jazz Aviation said the accident involving a Q400 aircraft occurred at about 8:30 p.m. Center Mountain Time. The flight, AC8481, was en route to Grande Prairie from Calgary. The aircraft was carrying 71 passengers and four crew members. All other passengers and crew members were evaluated by medical responders on the scene and were released. Passengers are being taken care of by Air Canada and a Jazz team is on its way to the scene, Jazz said. Flight operations were normal without any delays, said Traci Bednard, a spokeswoman for the Edmonton International Airport. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) said it is deploying a team of investigators to assess the landing incident. http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/07/us-canada-airport-jazzaviation-idUSKBN0IR0G920141107 ************** Status: Preliminary Date: Thursday 6 November 2014 Time: ca 20:30 Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 Operator: Air Canada Express Registration: C-GGBF C/n / msn: 4433 First flight: 2013 Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A Crew: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 71 Total: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 75 Airplane damage: Substantial Location: Edmonton International Airport, AB (YEG) ( Canada) Phase: () Nature: Domestic Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Calgary International Airport, AB (YYC/CYYC), Canada Destination airport: Grande Prairie Airport, AB (YQU/CYQU), Canada Flightnumber: 8481 Narrative: A DHC-8-400 of Air Canada Express suffered a right hand main gear collapse on runway 02/20 at Edmonton International Airport, AB (YEG). Preliminary reports indicate that the airplane experienced a blown tire upon take-off from Calgary Airport about 19:41 hours local time. Strong winds at Calgary made the crew decide to divert to Edmonton to carry out a forced landing there. Upon landing at Edmonton, the right hand main gear collapsed. Weather reported at Calgary around the time of departure (02:41Z): CYYC 070300Z 26011G18KT 15SM FEW150 SCT270 12/00 A2960 RMK AC1CI2 SLP047 DENSITY ALT 4400FT CYYC 070200Z 29018G28KT 15SM FEW300 12/02 A2960 RMK CI2 SLP041 DENSITY ALT 4400FT www.aviation-safety.net Back to Top FAA Seeks Comments on Advisory Circular for Aviation Safety Action Program http://targetednews.com/display_story.php?s_id=1180707 Back to Top Back to Top Pre-Conference Workshop: Thursday, January 15th: Investigations in support of Safety Management Systems (SMS): The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) defines SMS as "A systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures." Most Civil Aviation Authorities support the implementation of SMS in aviation training organizations and service providers. Many also include the provisions for a Safety Manager within those safety programs. This workshop will investigate the attributes of a supportive Safety Culture along with the competencies and skill-sets required of the Safety Manager to appropriately collect, analyze and take actions on safety information. The outcomes of this workshop will be assembled and distributed to participants in order for their consideration for inclusion into existing and future aviation programs and curricula. Workshop Leaders: Stewart Schreckengast, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Aviation Department, University of South Australia & Douglas Drury, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Aviation Department, University of South Australia are hosting. Free conference add on- but space is limited. Sponsored by the Robertson Safety Institute Registration Back to Top Call for Papers Issued for 2015 CHC Safety & Quality Summit in Vancouver * ?Integrated Safety Mangement Systems' is Theme for Leading Aviation-Safety Event Nov. 06, 2014 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-The call is out for papers that will characterize the 2015 edition of the world's most influential helicopter-safety conference. Industry and safety professionals interested in presenting at the CHC Safety & Quality Summit may now submit abstracts for the event. The 11th-annual summit will be held March 23-25 at the Westin Bayshore Resort in Vancouver. Last year's event drew more than 850 delegates from some 25 countries. The CHC Safety & Quality Summit is hosted by CHC Helicopter, the operating company of CHC Group Ltd. (NYSE: HELI). The 2015 summit will explore topics relevant to the theme "Integrated Safety Management Systems: Access All Areas." and how the principles and practices of the SMS can be effectively integrated into all areas and levels of an organization. Most sessions during the three-day conference will be for 90 minutes, though some subjects may span one-half of or an entire day. Attendance at individual sessions typcially numbers 50 or more people. The submission form for papers is available at www.chcsafetyqualitysummit.com. Confirmed speakers for the summit already include some of the industries leading thinkers and practitioners; more names will be added shortly: * Drs. Scott A. Shappell and Douglas A. Wiegmann, co-developers of the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System, HFACS Inc. * Dr. Steve Jarvis, co-founder Jarvis Bagshaw Ltd. PhD and MSc degrees in aviation safety and human factors. * Tony Kern, chief executive officer and founder of Convergent Performance, LLC. * Dr. Graham Braithwaite, head, Department of Air Transport, Cranfield University. * And Dr. Bill Rankin, award winning safety specialist with experience in maintenance error decision aid (MEDA), maintenance human factors training, and ramp line operations safety assessment (Ramp LOSA). Submissions should include proposed session titles, descriptions or outlines, objectives and audience benefits, presenter bibliographies, and contact details. Relevant topics may include: * Integrity and Management * Compliance Monitoring * Technology and Safety Methods of Training * Crisis Management * Organizational Leadership and Viability * Fatigue Risk Management * Human Factors * Risk Assessment and Hazard Management * Human Error Management * Flight Data Monitoring * HUMS * Organizational Causes of Accidents * Sustaining and Improving Industry Safety * Management System for Reducing Safety Risk and Business Risk * Safety Management Tools * Crew Resource Management * Practical Tools Please send all submissions to Barbara.Long@chc.ca Back to Top 2014 ISASI Jerome F. Lederer Award Winner David F. King has been awarded the prestigious 2014 Jerome F. Lederer Award by the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) at their annual ISASI International Accident and Investigation Seminar in Adelaide, Australia on October 16. The award is for "Outstanding contributions to technical excellence in accident investigation" and recognizes Mr. King's continuing achievement and devotion to aviation safety. 'Jerry' Lederer's aviation lore stretches back to the time of wooden wings and iron men when he joined the U.S. Air Mail Service in 1926 at Maywood, Ill., as an aeronautical engineer. His aviation safety prowess would become renowned. Along his route to becoming a legend, he became, in 1965, a member of the Society of Air Safety Investigators, forerunner to ISASI, and in 1969 he became the second president of our organization. In time, and in his honor, the Society established the Jerome F. Lederer Award. Jerry "Flew West" at age 101 on February 6, 2004. The award was created to honor Mr. Lederer, bestowed as the "Father of Aviation Safety" by Congress in 1997. Mr. King has devoted his long career to the safety of aviation, starting as an aeronautical engineer before joining the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch in 1972. During his time at the Branch, He rose to the coveted role of Chief Inspector until his retirement in 2010. He is presently a Trustee of CHiRP - the Charitable UK Trust providing a confidential human factors reporting program for the aviation industry. He has also served as Chair of the UK Maintenance Error Management Systems (MEMS) Group and as President of the European Society of Air Safety Investigators until stepping down in 2012. Mr. King has always placed a strong emphasis on the education of other investigators and safety professionals. He is the only person to have taught on the Cranfield University Aircraft Accident Investigation course since its inception in 1977. He is now a Visiting Professor of the University and continues to teach regularly, inspiring the future generations of investigators from around the world. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of the practicalities of human error and has helped to raise the issue of human factors. For his work in this area, He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Kingston University, UK. Recipients of the ISASI Jerome F. Lederer Award: 2013 - Frank S. Del Gandio and Myron P. "Pappy" Papadakis 2012 - Dr. Curt Lewis 2011 - Paul-Louis Arslanian 2010 - Michael Poole 2009 - Capt. Richard B. Stone 2009 - Australian Transport Safety Bureau 2008 - Don Bateman 2007 - Tom McCarthy 2006 - Richard H. Wood 2005 - John D. Rawson 2004 - Ron Chippindale (deceased 2/12/08) 2003 - Caj Frostell 2002 - Ronald L. Schleede 2001 - John Purvis and The Transportation Safety Board of Canada 2000 - Nora Marshal 1999 - Capt. James McIntyre (deceased 11/19/01) 1998 - A. Frank Taylor 1997 - Gus Economy 1996 - Burt Chesterfield 1995 - Dr. John K. Lauber 1994 - U.K. Aircraft Accidents Investigation Branch 1993 - Capt. Victor Hewes 1992 - Paul R. Powers 1991 - Eddie J. Trimble 1990 - Olof Fritsch 1989 - Aage A. Roed (deceased 1/25/03) 1988 - H. Vincent LaChapelle 1987 - Dr. Carol A. Roberts 1986 - Geoffrey C. Wilkinson 1985 - Dr. John Kenyon Mason 1984 - George B. Parker 1983 - C.O. Miller (deceased 10/20/03) 1982 - C.H. Prater Houge 1981 - Dr. S. Harry Robertson 1980 - John Gilbert Boulding 1979 - Gerard M. Bruggink 1978 - Allen R. McMahan 1977 - Samuel M. Phillips www.isasi.org Back to Top Upcoming Events: IASS 2014 Abu Dhabi, UAE November 11-13, 2014 http://flightsafety.org/meeting/iass-2014 ERAU SMS Seminars Daytona Beach, FL Nov. 17-18 & 19-21, 2014 www.erau.edu/sms ICAEA-ANAC-CIPE Aviation English Workshop. Buenos Aires, Argentina. International Civil Aviation English Association Workshop, hosted by Argentina ANAC and CIPE. "Skills and competencies needed in aviation communications: The Latin American Challenge." Open to anyone interested in aviation English. Nov. 20-21, 2014. www.icaea.aero 2014 Global FOD Prevention Conference Birds, Bolts, Budgets - Tracking the Dangers of Foreign Objects and What We Can Do About It Reagan National Airport 2 December 2014 www.stopfod.com ERAU UAS FUNDAMENTALS COURSE December 9 - 11, 2014 ERAU Daytona Beach Campus, FL www.daytonabeach.erau.edu/uas Event: "The Future of Regulation of SMS and QA" Symposium. Keynote: Mr. Martin Eley, Director General Transport Canada. Location: Coronado Resort Hotel @ Disney World, Orlando Florida. Date: Jan 4-6, 2015 info: http://www.dtiatlanta.com/symposium.html A3IR CON 2015 January 16-17, 2015 Phoenix, AZ http://commons.erau.edu/aircon/2015/ Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) NTSB Training Center, Ashburn, VA March 10-11, 2015 www.acsf.aero/symposium FAA Helicopter Safety Effort three-day safety forum April 21-23, 2015 Hurst, Texas eugene.trainor@faa.gov www.faahelisafety.org IS-BAO Workshop Information and Registration 12 - 13 Nov. 2014 Omaha, Nebraska USA 18 - 19 Nov. 2014 Houston, TX USA 2 - 3 Dec. 2014 Orlando, FL USA 6 - 7 Dec. 2014 Dubai, UAE 13 - 14 Jan. 2015 Baltimore, MD USA https://www.regonline.com/CalendarNET/EventCalendar.aspx?EventID=1592658&view=Month Curt Lewis