Flight Safety Information September 5, 2017 - No. 177 In This Issue Incident: Hong Kong A333 near Sapporo on Sep 4th 2017, loss of cabin pressure Incident: Easyjet A320 at Ibiza on Sep 3rd 2017, engine shut down in flight Incident: British Airways B744 at Chicago on Sep 3rd 2017, engine failure Incident: Singapore A388 near Timisoara on Sep 2nd 2017, crew oxygen indication problem Incident: Lufthansa A321 near Munich on Sep 2nd 2017, burning odour from aft lavatory E V A S Cockpit Smoke Protection Pilot hurt, Boise man killed in plane crash in mountains near Cascade Plane crash kills two in Moscow Local pilot killed in Magalies plane crash Plane makes hard landing in Santa Clara River bottom; no injuries reported Private helicopter loses power, crashes south of Burnet 16 Thai airlines suspend their operations after failing safety assessments Junior Jetstar pilot's nightmare first flight Issues in A320 neo plane engines a safety concern: Civil Aviation Minister GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Military Flight Training USA Conference Register for the WBAT Community Conference NTSB Course - Managing Communications Following an Aircraft Accident or Incident NTSB Accident Site Photography Course "Angle of Attack" - NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER CHC Safety & Quality Summit - 2017 (September 27-29; Grapevine, TX) Incident: Hong Kong A333 near Sapporo on Sep 4th 2017, loss of cabin pressure A Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration B-LNT performing flight HX-693 from Sapporo (Japan) to Hong Kong (China) with 223 passengers and 12 crew, was climbing through FL380 out of Sapporo when the crew initiated an emergency descent due to the loss of cabin pressure, the passenger oxygen masks were not released. The aircraft levelled off at FL100 about 7 minutes later and returned to Sapporo for a safe landing about 90 minutes after departure. http://avherald.com/h?article=4ade714c&opt=1 Back to Top Incident: Easyjet A320 at Ibiza on Sep 3rd 2017, engine shut down in flight An Easyjet Airbus A320-200, registration G-EZTL performing flight U2-8650 from Ibiza,SP (Spain) to London Gatwick,EN (UK), was in the initial climb out of Ibiza's runway 24 when the crew stopped the climb at FL080 due to an engine (CFM56) failure and shut the engine down. The aircraft returned to Ibiza, entered a hold at 3000 feet and landed safely back on runway 24 about 20 minutes after departure. http://avherald.com/h?article=4ade77d8&opt=1 Back to Top Incident: British Airways B744 at Chicago on Sep 3rd 2017, engine failure A British Airways Boeing 747-400, registration G-BNLY performing flight BA-294 from Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA) to London Heathrow,EN (UK), was climbing out of Chicago's runway 28R when the left inboard engine (RB211) emitted a series of bangs prompting the crew to stop the climb at 15,000 feet and return to Chicago reporting a #2 engine exceedance, the engine was experiencing vibrations. The aircraft entered a hold over Lake Michigan and landed safely back on O'Hare's runway 28C about 2 hours after departure. A ground observer reported there were about 5 to 7 loud bangs that caused a lot of people on the ground to look up, streaks of flame could be seen from the inboard left engine. According to information The Aviation Herald received the engine suffered a number of surges. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground about 19 hours after landing back. http://avherald.com/h?article=4ade7515&opt=1 Back to Top Incident: Singapore A388 near Timisoara on Sep 2nd 2017, crew oxygen indication problem A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800, registration 9V-SKR performing flight SQ-345 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Singapore (Singapore) with 342 passengers and 27 crew, was enroute at FL350 about 10nm northeast of Timisoara (Romania) when the crew decided to return to Zurich due to an indication problem with the crew oxygen masks. The aircraft descended to FL340 for the return, about 15 minutes after turning around the aircraft descended to FL220 and susequently FL200. The aircraft landed safely on Zurich's runway 14 about 1:50 hours after turning around. The aircraft remained on the ground in Zurich for about 5:20 hours, then departed again, this time with 339 passengers, and reached Singapore with a delay of 8:20 hours. The airline reported there was a problem with the indications for the crew oxygen. http://avherald.com/h?article=4ade82a0&opt=1 Back to Top Incident: Lufthansa A321 near Munich on Sep 2nd 2017, burning odour from aft lavatory A Lufthansa Airbus A321-200, registration D-AISN performing flight LH-1294 from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to Larnaca (Cyprus), was enroute at FL330 about 30nm northwest of Munich (Germany) when the crew decided to return to Frankfurt due to a burning odour in the aft cabin. The aircraft landed safely back on Frankfurt's runway 25C about 45 minutes after departure. A passenger reported there was a smell of something burning out of a rear toilet. The aircraft returned to Frankfurt. A replacement aircraft took them to Larnaca the following day. A replacement A321-200 registration D-AIDL reached Larnaca with a delay of 11:40 hours. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 42 hours, then resumed service. http://avherald.com/h?article=4ade7b57&opt=1 Back to Top Back to Top Pilot hurt, Boise man killed in plane crash in mountains near Cascade David R. Henderson, 50, of Boise was killed and Andrew D. Akin, 54, of Griffin, Ga. was injured Saturday when their aircraft went down somewhere near the Sulphur Creek Ranch airstrip. The Valley County Sheriff's Office released the men's names Monday morning in a press statement describing the rescue effort. Dispatchers said the plane was attempting to make it to the airstrip before it crashed. Akin, the pilot, was apparently able to call 911. Due to the remote, forested location of the crash, it took four hours for a mountain rescue crew out of Montana to retrieve him. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, and the National Transportation Safety Board has investigators on the way, according to the sheriff's office. Akin reportedly told dispatchers his plane stalled and he was forced to land it. Dispatchers on Monday did not know where the plane was coming from before it crashed on its way to the airstrip. The exact model of Akin's plane was not clear, other than it was a personal plane. Photos show a small aircraft crashed amid trees on a mountainside. Henderson died in the crash, Akin told dispatchers. Akin's call first reached Boise County's 911 dispatch, which transferred him over to Valley County at 10:38 a.m. Rescuers first tried to ping Akin's cellphone to find his location. That apparently was not completely successful, but the sheriff's office was able to instead use detailed GPS coordinates provided by the U.S. Air Force from an emergency radio beacon on the plane. A traditional air ambulance wasn't equipped for the terrain, so Valley County turned to Two Bear Air out of Montana, which specializes in mountain search and rescue. A Forest Service helicopter flew over the area at about 1:20 p.m. and dropped off a first aid kit for Akin. Two Bear Air arrived at 2:36 p.m. and flew Akin to Cascade, where paramedics with a ground ambulance cared for him until an air ambulance picked him up. Two Bear Air also took a sheriff's office detective to the crash site, and helped retrieve Henderson's body. http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article171198222.html Back to Top Plane crash kills two in Moscow A biplane flying in an airshow just outside the Russian capital has crashed in front of spectators, killing both people aboard. Video footage shown on Russian television showed the An-2 biplane swooping in an arc toward the viewing area in Balashikha, a city on Moscow's southeastern outskirts, its wings tilted at a sharp angle to the ground around midday on Saturday. The left wings touched the ground and the plane crashed and caught on fire. A spokeswoman for the regional Investigative Committee, Elena Markovskaya, was quoted by the Interfax news agency as saying both people aboard the plane died. There were no reports of injuries on the ground and the cause of the crash wasn't immediately determined. http://www.euronews.com/2017/09/02/plane-crash-kills-two-in-moscow Back to Top Local pilot killed in Magalies plane crash Ben Laas from Hartbeespoort and Annene le Roux, a student coordinator from Eagle Air Flight School at Wonderboom died in the crash. The Civil Aviation Authority will be visiting the sight of the crash on Monday morning to determine the cause of the accident. The crash took place between 11:00 and 12:00 on Sunday after the Cessna took off from the Wonderboom airport. Kormorant will publish updates as soon as new information becomes available. https://kormorant.co.za/35858/local-pilot-killed-magalies-plane-crash/ Back to Top Plane makes hard landing in Santa Clara River bottom; no injuries reported No injuries were reported after a small plane made a hard landing Monday in the Santa Clara River bottom near the Santa Paula airport, officials said. Crews with the Santa Paula and Ventura County fire department responded to the incident at 2:11 p.m. and was initially reported in the 800 block of East Santa Maria Street. "We had a plane down in the river bottom," said firefighter Andy VanSciver, a spokesman for the Santa Paula Fire Department. "We're going to call it a hard landing." The engine of the small plane with two people on board started to sputter soon after take-off from the Santa Paula airport. It landed in heavy brush in the Santa Clara River bottom between the airport and the Mountain View Golf Course, VanSciver said. A Ventura County sheriff's helicopter landed near the crash site, where the plane was found upside down, and directed firefighters where to go. A road from the golf course led right up to the crash site, officials said. Ventura County sheriff's Capt. Denise Sliva said initial reports were that the plane hit a rut and flipped over when it landed. However, VanSciver said the people on board were not injured and walked out of the area, VanSciver said. Sliva said preliminary information about the people one board indicated they were a male and female. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Safety Transportation Board were notified of the incident and were called to the scene to investigate. "We're just waiting for NTSB to respond," Sliva said of the deputies on scene. Crews also checked for any flammable liquids or other hazardous substances that may have spilled in the river bottom. After a search of the site, it was determined that a hazardous materials team did not need to respond. http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/santa-paula/2017/09/04/occupants- uninjured-after-aircraft-crashes-near-santa-paula-airport/631455001/ Back to Top Private helicopter loses power, crashes south of Burnet BURNET, Texas (KXAN) - A private helicopter crashed south of Burnet late Saturday afternoon, said the Federal Aviation Administration. FAA said the aircraft - a Hughes 369 A - lost power near Burnet Municipal Airport and crashed on US 281 while attempting to make an emergency landing. There were four people on board, said Burnet Police Chief Paul Nelson. He said two of them were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. The other two people were uninjured. Chief Nelson said the call for the crash came in at about 4:30 p.m. The FAA is investigating the crash. http://kxan.com/2017/09/02/private-helicopter-loses-power-crashes-south-of-burnet/ Back to Top 16 Thai airlines suspend their operations after failing safety assessments SIXTEEN airlines registered in Thailand have failed safety and related regulatory assessments conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), requiring them to suspend operations until they get new Air Operator's Certificates (AOCs), as authorities enforce stricter rules in accordance with requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The ICAO is due to send delegates to inspect Thailand's new aviation safety regulatory system later this month or in early October, after which the agency is expected to consider lifting its "red flag", which was imposed in 2015 due to safety concerns. According to a government committee chaired by Deputy Premier Prawit Wongsuwan, Thai authorities had already issued AOCs to nine airlines under the new regulatory system, while another 11 airlines were in the process of applying for AOCs. Due to the Thai aviation sector's rapid growth rate over the past decades, there have been concerns about safety and other issues facing a large number of airlines registered in Thailand. In addition, the regulatory system needs to be overhauled to cope with new challenges resulting in the restructuring of multiple agencies, including the CAAT. As a result of failing to pass the CAAT's assessments, all 16 airlines were ordered to suspend their service as of last Friday, in line with the ICAO's regulations. According to Colonel Sirichan Nga-thong, a spokesperson for Prawit, the ICAO had already inspected the safety and other related aspects at Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang international airports as well as those of the CAAT in July. The results are understood to be satisfactory with no significant safety or related concerns. After ICAO delegates review the country's overall aviation safety and regulatory system, the agency is expected to report its assessment within the next 60 days, especially regarding the status of the red flag affecting Thailand. Thailand has faced a shortage of qualified personnel and training officials regarding aviation and safety issues following years of a boom in the aviation and tourism sectors. The number of foreign tourists has increased rapidly over past decades to about 30 million this year. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30325783 Back to Top Junior Jetstar pilot's nightmare first flight A JETSTAR flight with 134 people on board had to turn back to Melbourne after the plane's tail hit the runway during the learner pilot's first takeoff. The Hobart-bound A320 took off from Melbourne Airport on May 11 last year but was forced to return to the runway after the tail strike and when cabin crew heard unusual noises during the plane's climb, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said in a report handed down today. The bureau found good communication among the cabin crew and flight crew meant the flight could return quickly and without risk of damage. But the flight crew did not tell air traffic control about the tail strike as it should have, the report said. In its investigation into the incident, the ATSB found the 2.49pm flight took off from runway 27 with a cadet pilot, a training captain and safety pilot in the cockpit. The cadet pilot had a commercial pilot license and had completed all Civil Aviation Safety Authority training to be qualified to fly an A320. It was their first takeoff as pilot flying. While the plane was climbing, the cadet pilot and the captain discussed how the pitch rate was higher than normal. This high pitch rate resulted in a high rotation rate during takeoff, which caused the aircraft's tail to hit the runway, the ATSB said. "Later, during the climb, the cabin crew alerted the captain to unusual noises during rotation," the report said. "As a result, the captain elected to stop the climb and return to Melbourne. The first officer also swapped seats with the cadet pilot." The plane landed without incident at 3.23pm and some damage consistent with a tail strike was found. The cadet pilot undertook additional training and assessment before returning to flight duties. ATSB said while the plane's crew handled the situation well, the potential tail strike "was not adequately communicated to Melbourne air traffic control". "This delayed checking the runway for aircraft debris," the bureau said. In a statement to news.com.au, a Jetstar spokesman said: "The experienced captain and trainer pilot handled this extremely well and with the help of cabin crew ensured the aircraft returned to Melbourne Airport without further incident. "The pilot involved was taken off flying duties while he underwent additional simulator training and assessments and after successfully passing this training returned to flying and has operated since without further incident. "There was no structural damage to the aircraft and it returned to service shortly after. "We use incidents to further improve the safety of our operation and soon after the event, we reminded our pilots of the importance of alerting air traffic control of a potential tail strike." https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/junior-jetstar-pilots-nightmare-first-flight/3220015/ Back to Top Issues in A320 neo plane engines a safety concern: Civil Aviation Minister Technical snags faced by A320 neo aircraft operated by IndiGo and GoAir pose a "safety issue", Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju has said, hoping that they would be addressed and sorted out. At least eight A320 neo (new engine option) planes of IndiGo and two of GoAir have been grounded due to issues related to Pratt & Whitney engines that power these aircraft. "Obviously, any failure is a safety issue. So the operating procedure we changed... What is attractive is fuel efficiency. Fuel efficiency is one thing and risking life is another," Raju told in an interview. He was responding to a query on whether the engine issues were a safety concern. IndiGo, which has A320 neo planes in its fleet of 136 aircraft, was forced to cancel many flights due to engine woes. The aviation regulator DGCA asked the American engine maker to expedite the supply of spare engines to India. On whether there could be harsher action with respect to the engine issues, Raju said some of the planes have been grounded because of regulations, implying that existing norms are strict. "Why are they grounded that is because of the regulations. You don't want to take risks with life... Everybody is working on it (addressing the engine issues). As long as glitches don't massacre human beings it is okay. They will be addressed and sorted out," he noted. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) directed IndiGo and GoAir, in February, to conduct inspections of the P&W engines once they complete 1,000 hours of flying, instead of 1,500 hours as recommended by the engine maker. "What makes it (P&W engine) attractive?... We want to not risk lives and we also want fuel efficiency," Raju said. P&W claims their neo engines are 16 per cent more fuel efficient than the earlier variant A320 ceo (current engine option). Last month, IndiGo President Aditya Ghosh indicated that the airline could examine procuring aircraft with engines from a different manufacturer such as GE for 280 A320 neos it has ordered out of the total 430 planes. Last month, IndiGo had said it would also look at GE engines for its planned 280 A320 neo planes. The issues related to its A320 neos are due to two specific components of P&W engines wearing out faster than expected even as he assured it is not a safety issue, the airline's President Aditya Ghosh had said. "Our engine supplier P&W is implementing some design changes and we believe those changes will be implemented over the next 12-18 months... We are right now focused on getting enough spare engines from P&W so that the operational headaches go away," he had told shareholders. Apart from IndiGo and Go Air, Air India and Vistara have A320 neo aircraft but with engines from a different manufacturer. http://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/aviation/issues-in-a320-neo-plane-engines-a-safety-concern- civil-aviation-minister/story/259605.html 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 Military Flight Training USA Conference 6 December, 2017 - 8 December, 2017, San Antonio, TX, United States Core Themes * Innovation In Training In Fifth-Generation Aircraft - through revolutionary F-35 and F-22 training systems, polices, plans and practices * Innovation In Pilot Training - through extensive downloading and offloading across the training program combined with the establishment of an LVC roadmap * Innovation in Rotary & Multi Engine Training - through cost effective training systems created by adva Top 10 Reasons to Attend 1. Engage with 150 key decision makers across the US DoD, Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine Corps 2. Hear the latest news from T-X Program decision makers one month before the final RFP release 3. Debate innovative 5th Generation Training plans and programs to prepare for the F-35 4. Review the latest updates on the US Navy's TH-57 replacement procurement 5. Solve the challenges facing LVC and Distributed Mission Operations to deliver cost effective training systems 6. Key insight into downloading potentials and practices across the training system 7. Unearth innovation ground base offloading practices to reduce training cost 8. Maximize system and immersion fidelity in flight simulation to open up increased offloading opportunities 9. Discover the latest opportunities for training service providers across the US Armed Forces 10. Engage with F-35 partner nations on their training plans and policies to position yourself for international markets More information on the event can be found on this ASDEvents page:https://www.asdevents.com/event.asp?id=17152 To register for this event go to the registration page and select your ticket:https://www.asdevents.com/event_register.asp?id=17152 Back to Top Register for the WBAT Community Conference Now Open for Premium Users! The 2017 WBAT Community Conference is a two-day event that brings the WBAT community together to collaborate with their aviation safety peers. This year, the WBAT Community Conference focuses on bringing the aviation safety community together through the common thread of the WBAT platform. Stay tuned for a detailed conference agenda! REGISTER TODAY Join a Panel of Your Peers The 2017 WBAT Community Conference affords users the opportunity to: * Share their SMS implementation progress * Review WBAT employee reporting processes * Discuss the Safety Risk Management module improvements * Present information and best practices to a community of aviation safety professionals. Interested in presenting? Contact the WBAT Team today. 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 Back to Top NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER EXCLUSIVELY FROM CURT LEWIS AVIATION BOOKS Starting with the Air France 447 accident, the authors present a fascinating and heartbreaking human interest story about one of the most important events in aviation history. They have also written the defining work on Angle of Attack technology and what it means to every pilot and passenger. Their analysis of worldwide aviation accident history shows how the use of AOA equipment instrument may have prevented aviation tragedies. Autographed first edition copies available from Curt Lewis Aviation Books at http://www.pilot-errormovie.com/book/angle-of-attack Buy the book and Pilot Error, the acclaimed tie-in feature film the Milwaukee Journal calls a "first class ticket" http://www.pilot-errormovie.com/book/book-and-dvd Shem Malmquist is a 777 Captain and veteran accident investigator. Co-author Roger Rapoport is a Flight Safety Information contributing editor who conducted over 300 interviews around the world for this book. He is the author of Citizen Moore and has written for Harper's, the Atlantic, Esquire, the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and the London Independent. WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING ABOUT ANGLE OF ATTACK "We owe Rapoport and Malmquist a great debt of gratitude. Read every word." -Dr. Gary Helmer, Embry Riddle University "A great resource for aeronautical professionals ... exposes the failed defenses that can reside at each layer of the aviation system. 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"For the very first time the full story of Air France 447, one of the most significant events in aviation history, is revealed thanks to eight years of painstaking research." -John Darbo, Argus Inernational, former American Airlines manager of internal evaluation and event investigation "You don't have to be a pilot to find this book moving and absorbing." - Adam Hochschild, Author of Spain in Our Hearts and King Leopold's Ghost "This book proves conclusively that education by meteorologists is the key to fundamental understanding of the impact weather has on the elements of the aviation arena." - Debbie Schaum Embry-Riddle University "A masterful work that was hard to put down." -Captain Shawn Pruchnicki Ohio State University for Aviation Studies Curt Lewis