Flight Safety Information August 28, 2017 - No. 172 In This Issue Incident: Lufthansa A343 near Brest on Aug 24th 2017, oil smell on board Incident: Jetblue A321 near Bermuda on Aug 25th 2017, smoke indication in cabin EVAS Cockpit Smoke Protection Incident: THY A333 at Istanbul on Aug 27th 2017, technical problem Incident: India A320 at Srinagar on Aug 26th 2017, could not fully retract gear Incident: Thai AirAsia A320 at Bangkok on Aug 25th 2017, spoilers floated on departure Two killed in Dorset light aircraft crash THAI aborts Perth-Bangkok flight after airport accident 2 dead after plane crash near Swift Current airport U.S. Black Hawk helicopter crashes off Yemen, one service member missing Russian prosecutors hand over additional data on MH17 crash probe Emergency Directive Issued Over Airbus Explosion Risk Qatar Airways CEO elected Chairman of IATA's Board of Governors Position: Underwriter, Aviation GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY NTSB Course - Managing Communications Following an Aircraft Accident or Incident NTSB Accident Site Photography Course Incident: Lufthansa A343 near Brest on Aug 24th 2017, oil smell on board A Lufthansa Airbus A340-300, registration D-AIGZ performing flight LH-542 from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to Bogota (Colombia), was enroute at FL310 about 60nm west of Brest (France) when the crew decided to return to Frankfurt due to an oil smell on board. The aircraft descended to FL300 for the return and landed safely on Frankfurt's runway 25C about 105 minutes after turning around. The entire crew went to a hospital. The Aviation Herald received information that the #3 engine (CFM56) was identified as source of the odour. The airline confirmed the aircraft returned to Frankfurt to an odour on board. A replacement aircraft is going to depart as soon as possible. A replacement Airbus A340-300 registration D-AIFC departed Frankfurt with a delay of 7 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground about 29 hours after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4ad6a3e6&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Jetblue A321 near Bermuda on Aug 25th 2017, smoke indication in cabin A Jetblue Airbus A321-200, registration N975JT performing flight B6-881 from New York JFK,NY (USA) to Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) with 202 people on board, was enroute at FL310 about 220nm southwest of Bermuda (Bermuda) when the crew reported a smoke indication in the aft cabin, turned around and diverted to Bermuda for a safe landing about 35 minutes later. Emergency services inspected the aircraft but did not find any trace of fire, smoke or heat. The aircraft remained on the ground for nearly 4 hours, then continued the flight and reached Saint Lucia with a delay of 5:15 hours. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JBU881/history/20170825/1150Z/KJFK/TLPL http://avherald.com/h?article=4ad812f1&opt=0 Back to Top Back to Top Incident: THY A333 at Istanbul on Aug 27th 2017, technical problem A THY Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration TC-LOG performing flight TK-1857 from Istanbul (Turkey) to Madrid,SP (Spain), was climbing out of Ataturk Airport's runway 35L when the crew stopped the climb at FL120, burned off fuel and returned to Istanbul for a safe landing on runway 35R about 85 minutes after departure. A ground observer reported the landing gear remained extended throughout the entire flight. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 14 hours then returned to service. The aircraft had suffered a bird strike 4 days earlier, seeIncident: THY A333 at Istanbul on Aug 23rd 2017, bird strike and had remained on the ground for 96 hours before departing for the occurrence flight, first flight following the bird strike. http://avherald.com/h?article=4ad8c7b3&opt=1 Back to Top Incident: India A320 at Srinagar on Aug 26th 2017, could not fully retract gear An Air India Airbus A320-200, registration VT-EPJ performing flight AI-822 from Srinagar to Jammu (India) with 145 people on board, was climbing out of Srinagar when the crew did not receive indication the gear had fully retracted and locked, therefore the crew decided to return to Srinagar for a safe landing about 15 minutes after departure. The airline reported the crew did not receive a locked indication for the gear after departure. Passengers reported there had been a very loud sound. http://avherald.com/h?article=4ad81ca2&opt=1 Back to Top Incident: Thai AirAsia A320 at Bangkok on Aug 25th 2017, spoilers floated on departure A Thai AirAsia Airbus A320-200, registration HS-BBK performing flight FD-608 from Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Phnom Penh (Cambodia), was climbing out of Bangkok about 5 minutes after departure when a passenger informed the cabin crew that the spoilers were half way extended. The aircraft continued the climb and levelled off at cruise level 310. About 8 minutes after levelling off the crew decided to return to Bangkok and landed safely back in Bangkok about 70 minutes after departure. A replacement Airbus A320-200 registration HS-BBI reached Phnom Penh with a delay of 2:20 hours. A passenger reported a fellow passenger informed cabin crew about 5 minutes after takeoff that one of the speed brakes was still engaged. The crew seemed to ignore the information, the aircraft continued the climb. About 45 minutes later the crew announced that they were returning to Bangkok due to a mechanical problem. In the meantime it had become clear that the spoilers on both wings were not in the retracted position. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 6 hours, then returned to service. Left hand inboard spoiler seen at about 40 minutes into the flight while enroute back at FL280: http://avherald.com/h?article=4ad75272&opt=1 Back to Top Two killed in Dorset light aircraft crash Two men have been killed in a light aircraft crash near Shaftesbury in Dorset. The Tiger Moth plane was spotted near Compton Abbas airfield shortly before 9.30am on Saturday, when police were alerted to smoke coming from the site of the crash. Ch Insp Richard Bell, of Dorset police, said: "Sadly, two men have died in the crash; the passenger, 67 years old and from Shaftesbury; and the pilot, 64 years old and from Blandford. "Our thoughts are very much with their families at this very difficult time. "For a brief period due to the smoke we had to put road closures in place and would like to thank any affected motorists for their patience." Investigators from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) were sent to the site of the incident, the Department for Transport said. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/aug/26/two-killed-in-dorset-light-aircraft-crash-tiger- moth Back to Top THAI aborts Perth-Bangkok flight after airport accident Thai Airways flight TG484 from Perth to Bangkok on Saturday was cancelled after an airport's jet bridge accidentally hit the plane's left engine cowling. THAI announced in a press statement that the accident happened at 9.15am Perth time on Saturday. It said after the plane's doors were closed and it was ready to take off, the jet bridge hit the engine cowling, causing a 60cm trace along the cowling. The pilot had to comply with safety standards and abort the flight. THAI said its management at Perth International Airport took immediate action to help stranded passengers to get accommodation at a hotel waiting for the next flight of THAI. Some passengers changed to other airlines, the statement added. It said the Flight TG484 had 235 passengers and 13 crew. It was scheduled to leave Perth airport at 9.20am local time and to arrive at Suvarnabhumi International Airport at 3.20pm Bangkok time. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30324972 Back to Top 2 dead after plane crash near Swift Current airport Two people are dead after a plane crashed shortly after takeoff from the Swift Current, Sask., airport on Thursday. The incident occurred just after 7 p.m. CST. A small, single-engine American Aviation AA-5 went down shortly after takeoff. According to the city, the occupants of the plane were headed to Regina. Though the plane is registered in Calgary, a report from Transport Canada's civil aviation daily occurrence reporting system, or CADORS, said the flight originated in Nelson, B.C. "The city would like to express our sincere condolences to the family/families of the individuals who were killed in the crash. We will have no further comment on this incident," a news release said. The two had stopped in Swift Current about 45 minutes prior to their departure. Swift Current's airport is not staffed during the evenings due to its small size, but the two likely stopped to fuel up or for a rest, a spokesperson for the city said. The plane crashed about half a mile out from the airport in the eastbound direction. An investigation is ongoing. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/swift-current-airport-fatal-incident-update- 1.4262408 Back to Top U.S. Black Hawk helicopter crashes off Yemen, one service member missing WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Black Hawk helicopter crashed off the coast of Yemen on Friday during a training mission and a search was under way for one U.S. service member, the U.S. military said. U.S. Central Command said in a statement that five other service members aboard the aircraft had been rescued after the crash, which took place about 20 miles (32 km) off the southern coast of Yemen at 7 p.m. (16000 GMT). A U.S. official told Reuters that the cause of the crash was under investigation. "When the incident took place the helicopter was not very high above the water," CENTCOM spokesman Colonel John Thomas said. The United States has been carrying out air strikes against al Qaeda in Yemen, with at least 80 launched since the end of February. A small number of ground raids using U.S. Special Operations forces have also taken place, including one in January which resulted in the death of a U.S. Navy Seal. There have been a number of aviation mishaps involving U.S military aircraft in the past few months. The U.S. Coast Guard recently said that it had suspended its search off Hawaii for five Army aviators missing since their Black Hawk helicopter crashed earlier this month. In April, a Black Hawk U.S. Army helicopter crashed on a Maryland golf course, killing one crewmember and seriously injuring two others. Last month, a military transport plane crash killing 16 service members including elite special operations forces in northern Mississippi. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-yemen-crash-idUSKCN1B6054?il=0 Back to Top Russian prosecutors hand over additional data on MH17 crash probe MOSCOW, August 25. /TASS/. The Russian Prosecutor-General's Office has handed over to the competent authorities in the Netherlands the dataon the investigation into the 2014 crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, Alexander Kurennoy, a spokesman for the Russian Prosecutor- General's Office, said. "In connection with the statement made by the Netherlands on difficulties during decoding the primary radar data on the situation in the air at the moment of the plane's crash provided by Russia earlier, in October 2016, the Russian side has resent the data converting it into the ASTERIX format requested by the Dutch side and attaching detailed instructions on work with it," he said. This is the fifth request from the Netherlands in this criminal case met by the Russian side. According to Kurennoy, Russian experts paid special attention to the fact that the "primary registration" format used by the Russian side in October 2016 is the raw information, while converting data in into the ASTERIX format requested by the Dutch side, which is secondary, most raw radar data is lost. "The Russian side stressed once again that the analysis of the Russian radar data in both the 'primary registration' and ASTERIX formats refutes the official investigators' allegations about the missile launch site," Kurennoy stressed. He explained that, according to the decoded radar data, the missile that brought down the MH17 flight could not be launched from the populated locality of Pervomaiskoyoe area, as stated by representatives of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on September 28, 2016. "In Russian specialists' estimates, if the attack weapon had moved along the trajectory in accordance with the version of 'a launch on a head-on course,' then the Utyos-T radar in Ust- Donetsk would have registered the marks of reflected signals from the object," the spokesman said. "Considering the irrefutable and impartial primary radar data, Russia once again urged the Netherlands to take into account the information it has provided in the course of the investigation, including when drawing the final conclusions of the Joint Investigation Team," he emphasized. Kurennoy added that while handing over the data, the Russian Prosecutor-General's Office once again stressed that Russia is interested in the impartial investigation into the circumstances of the crash of flight MH17 and is ready to provide every possible assistance. MH17 crash case The Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, a Boeing-777 passenger plane travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down on July 17, 2014, over Ukraine's eastern region of Donetsk. The crash killed all the 283 passengers and 15 crewmembers. There were nationals of ten states among the dead. The Ukrainian authorities and the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic militia accused each other of downing the plane. On July 21, 2014, the UN Security Council demanded a full and independent investigation. Russia's representatives have been repeatedly objecting to the manner of the investigation, pointing out that the data provided by Russia was being neglected. http://tass.com/world/962082 Back to Top Emergency Directive Issued Over Airbus Explosion Risk Airlines using Airbus A350-900 long-haul planes have been issued an emergency directive by European aviation safety authorities to upload a software fix that will help prevent potential overheating of the hydraulic system and a risk of explosion. According to Reuters.com, there are over 100 A350-900s in service today being flown by major airlines, including Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. The edict issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) revealed an overheat failure mode of the hydraulic engine driven pump was discovered and could cause the temperature of the hydraulic fluid to rise fast. If the pilots of the flight don't notice the issue and correct it, the EASA said that combined with an inoperative fuel tank inerting system, the failure could lead to the fuel-air mixture in the fuel tank igniting. Officials from Airbus said they have informed airlines of the potential issues and the software fix. The manufacturer also said it was further investigating whether there are any additional fixes needed to ensure the failures don't occur. A Lufthansa spokesperson told Reuters the airline received the emergency directive, but did not expect the implementation of the software fix to impact its fleet of A350-900s or the airline's operations. http://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/emergency-directive-issued-over-airbus-explosion- risk.html Back to Top Qatar Airways CEO elected Chairman of IATA's Board of Governors DOHA: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) of prestigious global aviation industry body International Air Transport Association (IATA), effective June 2018. The rotating one-year term will commence at the end of IATA's 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sydney and will continue until the end of its 2019 AGM. Al Baker will succeed current IATA BoG Chairman Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines. Al Baker said: "I am honoured to have been chosen by my fellow board members to head this important body, at a time when the industry faces numerous challenges on a multitude of levels. To represent and lead the IATA Board of Governors is a tremendous privilege, and I am grateful for the opportunity to represent an industry that plays such a vital role in the global economy. "For more than two decades I have lived and breathed aviation, and I look forward to working alongside the Board of Governors to champion passenger rights and improve security standards across the industry, as well as continuing to promote the rights of freedom of flight for all." IATA represents some 275 airlines comprising 83 per cent of global air traffic. The election of Al Baker to this prestigious post is a clear recognition of the leading role that he plays in a dynamic and highly competitive industry. Al Baker is one of the most recognisable figures in international aviation. His vision and commitment enabled the development of Qatar Airways from a small regional carrier into a major global airline in a span of just 20 years. Under his leadership, Qatar Airways has become one of the world's most highly-respected airlines, competing on a scale very few airlines achieve. Passengers have recognised the airline's commitment to the values of safety, security, innovation and quality of service by awarding it the Skytrax Airline of the Year 2017, the fourth time it has received this award. The national carrier of the State of Qatar is one of the fastest-growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world. Now in its twentieth year of operations, Qatar Airways has a modern fleet of 200 aircraft flying to business and leisure destinations across six continents. In addition to being voted Airline of the Year by travellers from around the world, Qatar's national carrier also won a raft of other major awards at the Skytrax 2017 ceremony, including Best Airline in the Middle East, World's Best Business Class and World's Best First Class Airline Lounge. Qatar Airways will be adding flights to many more destinations to its network in 2017 and 2018, including Abidjan, Ivory Coast; Accra, Ghana; Canberra, Australia; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Utapao, Thailand; Chittagong, Bangladesh and Mombasa, Kenya, to name a few. https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/27/08/2017/Qatar-Airways-CEO-elected-Chairman-of- IATA%E2%80%99s-Board-of-Governors Back to Top Position: Underwriter, Aviation Location: Atlanta, GA Employment Duration: Full-time Travel: Up to 30% The Underwriter will manage business development operations including: Marketing, underwriting and client relationships of existing and new clients. The Underwriter will manage regional insurance accounts for Starr Aviation as well as manage regional broker relationships. Qualified candidates will possess knowledge and execution of the underwriting process as well as the following: * Underwrite Aviation insurance products to regional brokers * Underwrite aircraft hull and liability coverage for all aircraft operations, Aviation product liability, and Aviation commercial general liability * Develop new as well as existing broker contacts * Plan regional office location budget * Manage the regional territory of business for Starr Aviation Skills/Experience Required: * Ideal candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience underwriting aviation exposures * Candidates should have excellent presentation and marketing skills * 3+ years of Aviation underwriting experience * Strong organization skills * Innate time management capabilities * Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize * A "self-starter" APPLY HERE 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 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. Subscribe to the e- newsletter to learn about upcoming events and new programs: https://app.ntsb.gov/trainingcenter/list/list_mw020207.htm Curt Lewis