Flight Safety Information August 21, 2017 - No. 167 In This Issue Small plane crashes near prime eclipse town Valais plane crash kills three Small plane crashes off coast in N. Venezuela, 5 missing Incident: Lufthansa B748 over Atlantic on Aug 19th 2017, engine problem Flight ops suspended twice at Delhi airport as drone-like Drone flies close to Southwest flight on its way to DIA Winnipeg's airport evacuated as a precaution after AC malfunction Huge blaze breaks out in warehouse near Barcelona Airport Medical situation grounds Saudia flight in Moncton South Africa blocks Air Zimbabwe flight GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY NTSB Course - Managing Communications Following an Aircraft Accident or Incident NTSB Meeting: Mid-Point MWL Progress Report Workshop NTSB Accident Site Photography Course ERAU Aviation Workshops ERAU - 'Aircraft Crash Survival Investigation and Analysis course' "Angle of Attack" - NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER CHC Safety & Quality Summit - 2017 (September 27-29; Grapevine, TX) Small plane crashes near prime eclipse town A small plane crashed Saturday near the airport in Madras, Oregon, CBS affiliate KOIN reports. Two people have been killed, a Madras official told CBS News. The Federal Aviation Administration says the small plane was approaching the airport when it crashed near where people are gathering to view the solar eclipse, the Oregonian/Oregonlive reports. FAA spokesman Ian Gregor says the plane that crashed Saturday was a single-engine, homebuilt Wheeler Express. The Oregonian/Oregonlive reports that the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating "I heard the plane coming in and I heard it sputtering some - which is not uncommon, we hear it quite often, so I didn't really think much about it - and then a few seconds later I heard the impact," Madras resident Michele Quinn told KOIN 6 News. Visitors who were golfing nearby saw the plane take sharp turn before it crashed into the canyon, KOIN reports. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed to KOIN crews are responding. Local firefighters have been called to help with the potential fire. The town of Madras has a population of about 6,200, but it is expected to grow to as much as 200,000 this weekend since it offers prime eclipse views. Madras Municipal Airport normally gets three flights an hour. Planes are now arriving every three minutes, CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/small-plane-crashes-near-prime-eclipse-town/ Back to Top Valais plane crash kills three A plane crashed on Sunday afternoon at the Sanetsch Pass in southwestern Switzerland, killing all three passengers on board. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined. Valais cantonal police confirmed the accident to the Swiss news agency, although the spokesperson could not yet indicate circumstances of the accident. The plane had taken off from the Valais capital of Sion shortly before 1:00pm. According to the police, while the skies were clear at the time, there was some wind. The plane was a Piper Warrior II HB PTL, and was registered to the Seeland Aviation Club of Biel in canton Bern. Swiss public television RTS reported that the plane was a training aircraft, and caught fire after crashing. The accident is one of three plane crashes reported in Switzerland so far this month alone. Last Tuesday a two-seater plane crashed into the waters of Lake Constance near the Swiss-German border, killing both passengers. The week prior, three were killed in a youth camp plane crash in canton Graubünden. One 17-year-old passenger survived and was taken to hospital with severe injuries. https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/leisure-aircraft_valais-plane-crash-kills-three/43456270 Back to Top Small plane crashes off coast in N. Venezuela, 5 missing CARACAS, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- A small plane crashed shortly after taking off from Venezuela's capital Caracas, and all five people on board were missing, the Minister of the Interior and Justice Nestor Reverol said on Saturday. The Learjet 25, which can seat two crew and up to 10 passengers, had taken off from the country's main Simon Bolivar International Airport, located 21 km from downtown Caracas, on its way to the Venezuelan city of Barcelona, in east Anzoategui state. The aircraft disappeared from the radar soon after taking off, said Reverol. Venezuela's Civil Protection agency and Coast Guard said they have detected parts and traces of fuel in the ocean some 5 nautical miles (9 km) from the coastal village of Naiguata in north Vargas state, where the plane is believed to have crashed. Rescue teams have been dispatched to the site, said the minister. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-08/20/c_136539690.htm Back to Top Incident: Lufthansa B748 over Atlantic on Aug 19th 2017, engine problem A Lufthansa Boeing 747-800, registration D-ABYD performing flight LH-430 from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), was enroute at FL320 ove rthe Atlantic Ocean about 250nm south of Keflavik (Iceland), when the crew decided to turn around and return to Frankfurt due to a problem with one of the engines (GEnx). The aircraft descended to FL300 for the return and landed safely in Frankfurt about 5 hours after departure. Passengers reported the captain announced a "Motorschaden" (engine damage). A replacement Boeing 747-800 registration D-ABYJ departed Frankfurt with a delay of 9:15 hours and is currently climbing out of Frankfurt. http://avherald.com/h?article=4ad31c72&opt=1 Back to Top Flight ops suspended twice at Delhi airport as drone-like New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) Flight operations were suspended twice today at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here after "drone-like objects" were spotted on the runways on two different occasions. The countrys busiest airport saw operations getting halted for an hour in the morning and around 45 minutes late in the evening amid security concerns following the spotting of the objects, sources said. Dozens of flights were impacted due to halting of operations twice during the day and the Delhi Police would be registering a case on the incidents. Around 1116 hours, a pilot of a China Airline flight (CI 181) coming from Taipei to New Delhi noticed a flying object at the time of landing at runway 28/10, which was shut thereafter for operations from 1120 to 1220 hours, airport security sources said. The China Airline could not be immediately contacted for comments. Again a "drone-like object" was spotted by an AirAsia pilot around 1910 hours, following which operations were suspended on all three runways of the airport for about 45 minutes. Flight operations resumed at 1955 hours after clearance from the Delhi Police, the sources said. An AirAsia India spokesperson said the pilots of flight i5 799 from Goa to New Delhi spotted an "unidentified object" flying close to the aircraft while landing at runway 11 of the airport. "Our pilots followed normal procedure and carried out an uneventful landing. Upon landing, the pilot reported the incident to the Air Traffic Controller as per their reporting procedure that they have been trained for," the spokesperson said in a statement. The airline has also filed a report with aviation regulator DGCA. "We will be registering a case under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code," DCP (Indira Gandhi International Airport) Sanjay Bhatia said, when asked about the two incidents at the airport. Section 188 pertains to disobedience to order that has been duly promulgated by a public servant. The DGCA has banned the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, which includes drones, for commercial use. Following the shutdown of runways in the evening, two Air India flights were diverted to Lucknow and Ahmedabad while one flight each of GoAir and IndiGo was diverted to Jaipur. An airport spokesperson was not immediately available for comments. Earlier also there have been incidents of unidentified flying objects being spotted in the vicinity of Delhi airport. The airport, which has three runways, is the busiest in the country and handles around 1,200 flight movements everyday. During peak time, the airport handles up to 70 flights per hour. PTI NES RAM IAS VT KIS http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/flight-ops-suspended-twice-at-delhi-airport-as-drone- like/1/1030207.html Back to Top Drone flies close to Southwest flight on its way to DIA DENVER - A Southwest Airlines flight on its way to Denver International Airport Saturday evening came close to a drone about 8 miles northeast of the airport, a spokesperson told 9NEWS. Heath Montgomery with DIA said the drone flew near the plane just before 4 p.m. but doesn't have the distance confirmed - early reports put it at 100 feet from the plane. The plane was able to land without diverting or any other type of incident, Montgomery said. FAA controls the airspace five miles out from the airport and said the issue was more about altitude than how close it was to the airport. Drones get close to planes about a dozen times per year, Montgomery said. He said the reason the airport is putting out the information at all is so people know the rules regarding drones: no drone can interfere with, or cause a collision hazard with a manned aircraft. Ian Gregor with the FAA said people who do fly drones close to aircraft can face civil penalties - fines - from the FAA of more than $1,400 per violation. If the drone operator violates public safety laws, they could face criminal charges up to federal criminal charges. http://www.9news.com/news/local/drone-flies-close-to-southwest-flight-on-its-way-to- dia/465685907 Back to Top Winnipeg's airport evacuated as a precaution after AC malfunction Winnipeg's airport was evacuated just after 4:30 p.m., but officials say it was just a precaution. An announcement told passengers at the Richardson International Airport to evacuate the building just after 4:30 Saturday afternoon. "An air conditioning unit failed which created some smoke - as a result out of an overabundance of caution we evacuated just so we could assess it," said Winnipeg Airports Authority spokesperson Tyler MacAfee. CBC reporter Jaimie Kehler said the period of time from when the evacuation order was issued to when word came that it was OK to return inside was "fairly chaotic," with people dispatched to the sidewalks with their luggage. There was little information available during this time. The evacuation triggered long lines at security as passengers who had already checked through had to repeat the process. It was unclear if any flights were cancelled or delayed significantly. The failed air conditioning unit was not located in a public area, MacAfee said, but when smoke is spotted in the facility protocol is to begin an evacuation. "The biggest thing is if there is any kind of issue we want to get everyone out of the building and make sure people are safe," he said. Just after 4:50 p.m. people were allowed back inside. MacAfee said there would be short- term delays for passengers who would have to go back through screening before catching their flights. He said there will be full assessment and investigation of the air conditioning unit. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-airport-evacuation-1.4254490 Back to Top Huge blaze breaks out in warehouse near Barcelona Airport A huge fire broke out near Barcelona's El Prat Airport this afternoon, leading to smoke billowing across the runway. Witnesses took to social media to post photos of the warehouse inferno, with one showing black clouds visible from the airport terminal just after 5pm. Three fire engines and one helicopter took an hour to extinguish the blaze, which took place in an industrial area called Zona Franca, according to local media. Airport authorities tweeted to say one of the three runways had been shut down, causing delays to flights. It is not known if there are any casualties from the fire, the cause of which is unknown. It comes after two terror attacks in Barcelona and nearby Cambrills killed 14 people and injured 130. The van attack on Las Ramblas led to security staff at El Prat calling off a strike, which was prompted by bosses refusing an eight per cent pay increase. http://gearsofbiz.com/huge-blaze-breaks-out-in-warehouse-near-barcelona-airport/15728 Back to Top Medical situation grounds Saudia flight in Moncton A Saudia Airlines Flight made an unscheduled stop at the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International AirportFriday afternoon. The flight, en route from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to New York, was forced to land because of a medical situation. Julie Pondant, spokesperson for the airport, said landings due to medical reasons are not uncommon. "This is something that happens once in awhile when we have medial diversions like that. An aircraft usually goes to the closest airport to land to be able to deplane the passenger," said Pondant. What is somewhat unusual is the size of the plane. The Boeing 777 is the largest twinjet plane in existence and not usually seen at the airport. "We don't typically see [them] in Moncton," said Pondant. Pondant said the plane was on the ground for between an hour to an hour and a half. Pondant said the airport couldn't release any information on the passenger. Saudia has not responded to CBC News' request for comment. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/saudia-flight-grounded-moncton- 1.4254299 Back to Top South Africa blocks Air Zimbabwe flight Johannesburg - South African authorities say an Air Zimbabwe flight was not allowed to take off from Johannesburg because it was not in compliance with civil aviation rules. The South African Civil Aviation Authority says an inspection was conducted Friday evening on the Boeing 767-200 aircraft and it was found not to be in compliance with South African and international guidelines. The aviation authority says an aircraft must have a "foreign operator's permit" and other documents in order to fly in and out of South Africa. The authority says it recently took similar action against other operators, including Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Saudi Airlines. SAA says Zimbabwe cited similar rules in placing restrictions on its operations on Saturday, which affected the government-owned airline's flights between the neighbouring countries. SAA says Zimbabwe has placed restrictions on its operations, affecting its flights between the neighbouring countries. SAA says its flight from Zimbabwe's capital to Johannesburg was unable to take off as scheduled Saturday morning. Another flight from Johannesburg to Harare has been cancelled. SAA says Zimbabwean authorities are demanding a "foreign operators permit" to allow the airline to operate in Zimbabwe. It says it has been flying to and from Zimbabwe for more than 20 years and that the permit was never required until Saturday morning. Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe chief executive David Chawota is not specifying the "issues" requiring attention before the plane is allowed to leave. He says "the South Africans know what should be done". The cause of the delay was not clear. SAA said in a statement it was awaiting a decision by Zimbabwean authorities. It said it was treating the matter as "urgent." The flights issue comes as South Africa weighs Zimbabwe's request for diplomatic immunity for its first lady Grace Mugabe, who has been accused of assaulting a young model in Johannesburg. The SAPS have issued a "red alert" at the country's borders to ensure Grace Mugabe doesn't leave undetected, and are confident she remains in the country. Late on Saturday a statement was issued saying that Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi would be meeting all aviation entities of the Department of Transport to discuss the grounding of the Air Zimbabwe aircraft which was unable to take off on Friday. Maswanganyi also apologised "for all the inconveniences that might have been caused to passengers". "In the same vein, the minister emphasised that civil aviation safety and security is critical, and all licence and permit holders operating into and within the South African airspace need to comply with the applicable international standards, and the South African civil aviation regulations," the statement said. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance says Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has a duty to urgently ensure that the operations of the already seriously compromised SAA are allowed to continue without hindrance. DA spokesman Alf Lees said it seemed that tensions between Zimbabwe and South Africa were mounting, leading to airlines being grounded. This seemed to be due to the diplomatic impasse over the assault charges against Grace Mugabe. As SAA fell within his mandate, Gigaba had to urgently and publicly address these concerning incidents and confirm that the SAA passengers and crew in Zimbabwe were safe and being properly cared for. "The silence from our government on the Grace Mugabe matter has been deafening. The reality is that the South African government has completely mishandled this situation which is now affecting the operations of the national airline. Minister Gigaba has a duty to urgently see that the operations of the already desperately compromised SAA are allowed to continue without hindrance," Lees said. http://gearsofbiz.com/south-africa-blocks-air-zimbabwe-flight/18200 Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY This Survey is being undertaken as part of my Master of Science (MSc) in Air Safety Management at City University, London and will form part of the dissertation to determine whether there are benefits to the UK CAA and the wider UK Aviation community, by the UK CAA having to access to CVR recordings. This is particularly relevant to me in my role as Head of Performance Based Regulation (PBR) as one of the principles of PBR is to be able to assess the performance of an organisation to determine the risk and where to focus the resource. Having access to various data sources is a key driver in this approach and CVR data could be one of those additional data sources. This survey has gone through the City university ethics assessment process. All data will be kept anonymous. No personal identifiable information will be collected. All answers reported in analysis will be without any connection to you on any response that you provide. If you would like to take part, please click on the link below. Thank you for your assistance. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y7YC8TK Stephanie Shaw Back to Top Title Managing Communications Following an Aircraft Accident or Incident Co-sponsor Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) Description The course will teach participants what to expect in the days immediately following an aviation accident or incident and how they can prepare for their role with the media. ID Code PA302 Dates, Tuition and Fee October 26-27, 2017 $1034 early registration, by August 28, 2017 $1134 late registration, between September 26 and October 21, 2017 $100 processing fee will be added to tuitions for all offline applications. A tuition invoice can be ordered for a $25 processing fee. Note: payment must be made at time of registration. Times Day 1: 8:30am - 5pm Day 2: 9am - 3pm Location NTSB Training Center * 45065 Riverside Parkway * Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Status OPEN. Applications are now being accepted. Apply to Attend SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE HERE CEUs 1.3 Overview * How the National Transportation Safety Board organizes an accident site and what can be expected in the days after an aviation disaster from the NTSB, FAA, other federal agencies, airline, airport, media and local community * Strategies for airline and airport staff to proactively manage the communication process throughout the on-scene phase of the investigation * How the NTSB public affairs officers coordinate press conferences and release of accident information and what information the spokespersons from the airport and airline will be responsible to provide to the media * Making provisions for and communicating with family members of those involved in the accident * Questions and requests likely encountered from the airlines, airport staff, family members, disaster relief agencies, local officials and others > Comments from course participants > See the 219 organizations from 28 countries that have sent staff to attend this course Performance Results Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: * Be better prepared to respond to a major aviation disaster involving a flight departing from or destined for participant's airport * Demonstrate greater confidence in fielding on-scene questions about the many aspects of the investigation and its participants, including what types of specific information may be requested * Identify the appropriate Public Affairs roles for the various organizations involved in an accident investigation. * Be more productive in the first few hours after an aviation disaster by understanding which tasks are most important and why * Perform job responsibilities more professionally and with greater confidence given the knowledge and tools to manage the airport communications aspect of a major aviation disaster Who May Attend This course is targeted to who, in the event of an aviation disaster, will need to provide a steady flow of accurate information to media outlets and/or other airport, federal or local authorities. Accommodations Area hotels and restaurants Airports Washington Dulles International (IAD): 10 miles Washington Ronald Reagan National (DCA): 30 miles Baltimore/Washington International (BWI): 60 miles More Information Email StudentServices@ntsb.gov or call (571) 223-3900 https://www.ntsb.gov/Training_Center/Pages/PA302_2017.aspx NTSB Meeting: Mid-Point MWL Progress Report Workshop When Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST Where NTSB Board Room and Conference Center 420 10th Street, SW Washington, DC 20594 We cordially invite you to attend the NTSB's 2017-18 Most Wanted List (MWL) Mid-point Progress Report Workshop Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at in the NTSB Board Room and Conference Center, 420 10th Street, SW, Washington, D.C. When we moved the MWL announcement from annually to biennially (twice yearly) last year, we committed to assessing at the one-year midpoint our progress with moving forward the issues on the list. This meeting will do just that-we will take stock of where we stand; identify what progress, if any, has been made; highlight lessons learned and best practices; and discuss what additional improvements are needed, if any, to achieve our desired outcomes. The NTSB MWL represents the NTSB's advocacy priorities for the identified timeframe and was developed to increase awareness of, and support for, the most critical changes needed to reduce transportation accidents, save lives, and reduce injuries. For a reminder of the items on the current MWL, visit our web page. But we know that we cannot achieve the desired progress and ultimate outcomes without your help. Making all modes of transportation safer is a team effort! The mid-point progress report workshop meeting will begin with opening remarks by Board Members, followed by break-out sessions, where modal directors and Board Members will lead in a discussion about the progress in the MWL area by mode. This will be your opportunity to provide feedback on what is working and what is not working, and how we can all work more collaboratively. We will also outline some of our MWL action steps for the coming year. Please join us; your feedback is of vital importance. Register Now! Sincerely, Nicholas Worrell NTSB safetyadvocacy@ntsb.gov 202-314-6608 NTSB Accident Site Photography Course Title Accident Site Photography Description Three courses in one training event - two days of photography instruction and practical exercises in addition to one day of digital image processing. Day One - Technical Photography The principles of digital imaging will be explained and demonstrated. Participants will create images to apply techniques discussed in class. Participants should be familiar with the operation of their digital camera prior to attending the course. Day Two - Advanced Accident Site Photography Participants learn how to capture the most important and useful images to document any accident site. Through the use of methods described in this course, participants will expose their own images in various photographic disciplines and then share in critique sessions offering constructive observations for improvement. This session will include interactive instruction and demonstration, as well as practical exercises. Day Three -Digital Image Processing Processing and storing of images for current and archival use in a variety of electronic formats will be discussed. Generally accepted protocols for processing of images to enhance image clarity will be presented, as well as information for retaining authenticity crucial for use as documentary evidence. ID Code IM300S Dates and Tuition October 17-19, 2017 $1,198 early registration by September 17, 2017 $1,248 late registration between September 18, 2017 and October 12, 2017 $100 processing fee will be added to tuitions for all offline applications. A tuition invoice can be ordered for a $25 processing fee. Note: payment must be made at time of registration. Times Day 1 & 3: 8am - 4:30pm Day 2: 8am-1pm and 5pm - 8pm (night documentation exercise) Location NTSB Training Center * 45065 Riverside Parkway * Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Status OPEN. Applications are now being accepted. Apply to Attend SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE HERE CEUs 1.8 Program Agenda Day One - Technical Photography * Digital photography - how a digital image is formed, processed and stored; digital vs. analog imaging; adjusting resolution & file sizes for particular purposes * Camera usage and care - holding, focusing, light metering, batteries, moisture and cleaning * Elements of exposure - shutter speeds, lens apertures, depth-of-field and exposure vs. noise * Lighting: sources and techniques * Close-up and macro-photography - use of flash, filtration and polarization * Troubleshooting - Resolving difficulties by understanding the basics of digital hardware * Photographer safety and camera care * Digital imaging media, techniques and cautions Day Two - Advanced Accident Site Photography * Project environment - preparing for assignments under any conditions * Documenting the scene - protocols for documentation of any type of accident/incident site * Size, color and positional references - GPS capabilities and animation * Storytelling - capturing images to maximize informational content * Quantitative scene data - virtual reality, photomontage * Authenticity - ensuring image authenticity through use of specific procedures * Photo Reality - taking advantage of contrast, perspective, proper lens focal length and color reproduction * Exercise: Documentation of simulated aircraft accident site Day Three -Digital Image Processing * Workflow process - from image capture to archival storage * Scanning - converting traditional prints into digital images * File types - determining optimal file formats for various image types and usages * Image size - Guidelines for best file sizes for a range of storage and electronic transmission considerations * Compression - balancing the benefits and drawbacks of various modes of image compression * Image Correction - using imaging programs to correct for deficiencies in overall image quality: o Enhancing detail o Adjusting luminosity o Cropping out distracting/irrelevant elements o Correcting distorted color o Improving contrast Authenticity protocols - practices and procedures to ensure that the integrity and accuracy of the documentary digital image is not compromised at any point in the workflow process Equipment Participants must provide an individual digital camera, camera manual and laptop computer. In addition, it is recommended and encouraged that you bring to class all equipment and accessories that you may use on the job, such as scales, mirrors, memory, and tripods. Students should be prepared to photograph at a simulated scene outdoors. Please be prepared for local weather and outdoor working conditions. Who May Attend * NTSB investigators * Federal, state & local investigators, including those outside the field of transportation, who would like to build or enhance photographic skills * Potential participants in an NTSB investigation * Law Enforcement Officers * Safety and Private Investigators * Enforcement Inspectors * Others who would like to build or enhance photographic skills Accommodations Area hotels and restaurants Airports Washington Dulles International (IAD): 10 miles Washington Ronald Reagan National (DCA): 30 miles Baltimore/Washington International (BWI): 60 miles More Information Email StudentServices@ntsb.gov or call (571) 223-3900 Courses, forums and symposia are added to the schedule throughout the year. 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