Flight Safety Information September 7, 2017 - No. 179 In This Issue Incident: Delta B752 at Las Vegas on Sep 6th 2017, engine fire Accident: China Eastern B738 at Wenzhou on Sep 4th 2017, tail strike on landing Incident: Nextjet SF34 at Stockholm on Sep 5th 2017, gear problem Pilot killed in plane crash at Caernarfon airport Iraqi student pilot killed in Arizona F-16 crash identified NTSB: Plane crash lands at Anchorage International Airport, citing landing gear problem FAA grants Yeager Airport $13.5M for safety zone repairs JetBlue to Expand Program That Turns Grocery Clerks Into Pilots DGCA may ground over 130 pilots, 430 crew members of Air India The ongoing saga of Berlin's Brandenburg Airport 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: Delta B752 at Las Vegas on Sep 6th 2017, engine fire A Delta Airlines Boeing 757-200, registration N686DA performing flight DL-1057 (sched. dep Sep 5th) from Las Vegas,NV to New York JFK,NY (USA), was climbing out of Las Vegas' runway 26R and was about to be handed off to departure, when the crew declared emergency, declined the hand off stating they wanted to remain with tower and advised they needed to return to Las Vegas now. Tower cleared the flight for a left downwind runway 26L, the crew advised they did have a left engine (PW2037) fire and the engine was shut down. The aircraft landed safely on runway 26L about 12 minutes after departure. Attending emergency services reported seeing some smoke from the engine, a few minutes later the fire chief advised the fire was out. The crew subsequently advised the fire indication was out, too, and requested to taxi to the apron. The crew advised they had no fire bottle available anymore and requested fire engines to follow the aircraft and cover the right hand engine, the aircraft taxied to the apron with all fire engines following the aircraft. A replacement Boeing 757-200 registration N535US reached New York with a delay of 7:45 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4adfda58&opt=1 Back to Top Incident: British Airways B772 at London on Sep 6th 2017, engine shut down in flight A British Airways Boeing 777-200, registration G-VIIH performing flight BAW-82GD from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to Athens (Greece), was in the initial climb out of Heathrow's runway 27L when the crew received a number of fault messages for the right hand engine's (GE90) FADEC. The crew shut the engine down, stopped the climb at 6000 feet and returned to Heathrow for a safe landing on runway 27R about one hour after departure. Main flight BA-632 from Heathrow to Athens was flown by a Boeing 767-300 registration G-BZHB which departed on schedule about 20 minutes after BA-82 and is currently on the way back as BA- 633. According to flight plan G-VIIH was assigned callsign BAW-82GD with flight number BA-632Y as a second flight. A replacement Boeing 777-200 registration G-VIIM departed with a delay of about 6 hours and is estimated to reach Athens with a delay of 6 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in London about 7 hours after landing back. http://avherald.com/h?article=4adfd699&opt=1 Back to Top Incident: Nextjet SF34 at Stockholm on Sep 5th 2017, gear problem A Nextjet Saab 340B, registration SE-LJT performing flight 2N-251 from Karlstad to Stockholm (Sweden), was on final approach to Stockholm's runway 01R when the crew declared Mayday, Mayday, Mayday reporting they didn't have any gear down. The aircraft went around from about 1000 feet MSL, climbed to 4000 feet, positioned for another approach and landed safely on runway 01R about 16 minutes after the go around. The aircraft remained on the ground for a bit more than 2 hours, then departed for the next flight. http://avherald.com/h?article=4adfd0d4&opt=1 Back to Top Pilot killed in plane crash at Caernarfon airport The pilot of a light aircraft has died after it crashed into the runway at Caernarfon airport in north Wales. Police, fire crews and the ambulance service were sent to the airport at about 6.30pm on Wednesday after reports of a crash. The pilot was declared dead at the scene. The airstrip is used for training flights and by the Wales air ambulance along with HM Coastguard helicopters operated by Bristow. Ch Insp Sharon McCairn, of North Wales police, said: "A cordon is in place around the site and we are urging the public to remain clear of the area to allow the emergency services to deal with the incident. "Inquiries into the full circumstances are ongoing and we are in contact with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch." Dog walker Mark Hancock told the Daily Post he had seen a plane crash on to the tarmac and explode. He said: "The first thing I noticed was that the plane had no landing gear on. And then I realised it was going too fast. "It came in and hit the tarmac and loads of debris came off it. It was a sort of belly flop and it bounced up. It had caught fire straight away. When it hit the ground again it exploded." https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/sep/06/one-person-killed-in-plane-crash-at- caernarfon-airport Back to Top Iraqi student pilot killed in Arizona F-16 crash identified An Iraqi student jet fighter pilot was killed when an F-16 jet crashed during a training mission in southeastern Arizona, authorities said Wednesday. The Iraqi air force identified the pilot as Capt. Noor Faleh Rassan Al-Khazali, but it didn't list an age or hometown. Al-Khazali was killed Tuesday when his Fighting Falcon jet went down in the southern Arizona desert during what an Arizona Air National Guard official called a routine training mission. The U.S. Air Force has activated a team to investigate the crash about 80 miles (129 kilometers) northwest of Tucson, the Air Guard's 1st Lt. Lacey Roberts of the 162nd Wing said. The Iraqi defense ministry said it will join in the investigation. Roberts could not immediately say what type of training was being conducted. The F-16 is used in both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat missions. Al-Khazali's death was the second involving an Iraqi pilot flying an F-16 in Arizona in recent years. Roberts said the plane belonged to the Iraqi air force and that the training mission was being conducted in conjunction with the 162nd Wing, which is based at Tucson International Airport. The jet crashed in desert terrain, leaving a crater and scattered debris, Graham County Undersheriff Carl "Jeff" McCormies said. The U.S. military is training Iraqi pilots to fly F-16s at the request of Iraq's government, Roberts said. In July 2015, an Iraqi brigadier general flying from the 162nd died when his F-16, a newer model recently delivered to the Iraqi air force, crashed during night training near Douglas. In January 2016, a Taiwanese pilot on a training flight from Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix was killed when his F-16 went down in Yavapai County. The 162nd Wing is the Air Guard's biggest F-16 training operation and conducts training missions across southern and central Arizona military ranges. The wing, which has hosted training since 1990, has trained pilots from Iraq, Singapore, Poland, Norway, Denmark, Oman, Belgium and the Netherlands. http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/iraqi-pilot-killed-16-southeastern-arizona-49651359 Back to Top NTSB: Plane crash lands at Anchorage International Airport, citing landing gear problem ANCHORAGE (KTUU) - A plane landed abruptly Wednesday morning when the pilot on board realized there was a problem with the landing gear, preventing a normal landing. Clint Johnson with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed that the plane touched down at around 6:30 a.m. on runway 15 of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The plane, a Beechcraft King Air, was a medical aircraft with LifeMed, and was transporting a patient along with the pilot and three staff members. According to Johnson, the NTSB will be investigating exactly what went wrong with the plane, but the landing gear was immediately identified as being a problem area. Johnson said the left side of the landing gear collapsed on landing. Despite the rough landing, no injuries were reported during the incident. The nature of the flight and the identities of those on board have not been released. http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/NTSB-plane-crash-lands-at-Anchorage-International- 442927993.html Back to Top FAA grants Yeager Airport $13.5M for safety zone repairs Charleston's Yeager Airport will receive a $13.5 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to rebuild the safety overrun area that collapsed in a landslide on March 13, 2015, and replace an engineered materials arresting system (EMAS) atop the overrun that was destroyed in the slide. The announcement was made Wednesday by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va. The amount nearly matches a request for $14 million made by Yeager's governing board in April to repair the safety overrun area and replace the EMAS bed. Last month, airport officials were hoping to receive word from the FAA that they would be allocated $8 million to order EMAS materials and begin work on the planned rebuilding project. The $13.5 million will pay for the design, environmental review, and rebuilding much of the collapsed slope using a retaining wall based on a terrace at the south end of the runway. It also will pay to buy and install a new EMAS bed. By replacing the safety overrun area, Yeager will be able to restore 500 feet of its runway now being used for overrun purposes to operational use, increasing available takeoff and landing distances, and allowing the instrument landing system on the south end of the runway to be reactivated. In January 2010, Yeager's EMAS bed brought to a safe stop a regional jet that overran the runway on an aborted takeoff attempt. "I would like to thank our congressional delegation and the FAA for their continued efforts to prioritize funding for this vital safety project," said Terry Sayre, director of the Charleston airport. Ed Hill, chairman of Yeager Airport's governing board, said an emergency board meeting will be held Monday to accept the grant. "Yeager Airport serves an important role in our state, helping our businesses export their products, tourists travel to our state, and introducing who we are to the world," said Manchin, who facilitated meetings between FAA and Yeager officials to discuss the urgency of repairing the state's most heavily used airport. http://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/20170906/faa-grants-yeager-airport-135m-for-safety-zone- repairs Back to Top JetBlue to Expand Program That Turns Grocery Clerks Into Pilots JetBlue Airways Corp. is looking for more supermarket clerks and accountants to train to fly its planes as the U.S. airline industry copes with a looming pilot shortage. The New York-based carrier said its first-in-the-U.S. training program that turns people with little or no flying experience into commercial jet pilots has been so successful that it's seeking a second round of candidates. The company is taking online applications for the four-year, $125,000 program starting Wednesday and running through Sept. 30. The window opens as six of the program's initial 24 candidates selected in 2016 begin training to become a flight instructor, a key step toward becoming a certified passenger pilot. Trainees include a baggage handler, a grocery-store clerk, a heavy-equipment operator and an accountant. "We have every intent to continue with this program," Warren Christie, JetBlue senior vice president of safety, security and air operations, said in an interview. "We have six others to attract and recruit pilots. This one has been very successful. It opens up aviation careers to individuals that otherwise might never have had the opportunity." Major U.S. carriers long have relied on hiring pilots who already have the required minimum of 1,500 flight hours, typically amassed in military aircraft or by working as a civilian instructor before snagging a job at a regional airline. Breaking with that tradition, JetBlue borrowed from training regimens used by the military and some carriers in Asia and Europe to create the Gateway Select program, which seeks to train pilots "from the beginning." A pilot deficit in the U.S. aviation industry will soar to 15,000 by 2026, according to a study by the University of North Dakota's Aviation Department. More captains are reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65 and fewer young people are choosing commercial aviation as a profession. New Round JetBlue, which received more than 1,500 applications during about a week in the first Gateway Select round, will choose 24 candidates again this time. Training could begin in early 2018. Trainees go through classroom instruction -- including meteorology, aerodynamics and aircraft systems-- spend time in flight simulators and then build up 1,500 hours of flying experience before they are hired at JetBlue. The program was opposed by the pilots' union when it was announced last year. Nineteen candidates from the original group of 24 still are in training, broken up into smaller groups. Having to fund the six-figure cost of the program has proved to be the biggest problem, Christie said. The airline continues to work on ways to help the candidates secure loans for the training, he said. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-06/jetblue-to-expand-program-that-turns- grocery-clerks-into-pilots Back to Top DGCA may ground over 130 pilots, 430 crew members of Air India Amidst a sale process of Air India initiated by the government, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is likely to ground over 130 pilots and 430 cabin crew of the national carrier for allegedly skipping the mandatory pre and post-flight alcohol test. These crew members have been "evading" the breath analyser tests for to-and-fro flights to certain destinations such as Singapore, Kuwait, Bangkok, Ahmedabad and Goa, for over a long period of time, reports close to the airline sources said. The aviation regulator has already served an ultimatum on Air India management over the alleged safety violations by the airline's crew members ahead of an enforcement action, they said. As per the DGCA safety regulations, all on-flight airline crew, including pilots and cabin attendants, have to undergo a mandatory breath analyser test before and after flights. Aircraft rules prohibit crew members from taking any alcoholic drink 12 hours prior to the commencement of a flight. According to the DGCA, 132 pilots and 434 cabin crew of Air India have evaded the mandatory breath analyser test, which is to be taken both before and after operating a flight, for an extended period. The DGCA, which has brought this to the notice of the airline management, is now expected to take suitable action against these crew members. While it is not known what action the regulator is expected to take, reports said, DGCA is likely to enforce action gradually as the grounding of such a large number of crew members could cripple the airline's operations. DGCA had, in February, suspended the flying licence of Air India's then executive director for operations, Arvind Kathpalia, for three months after an internal probe found him "guilty" of skipping the breath analyser test for one particular flight. Kathpalia is now head of operations and a board member at the divestment-bound Air India. Any crew member who tests positive in the pre-flight medical check or refuses to take a breath- analyser test is required to be taken off flying duty for at least four weeks and the airline is required to initiate disciplinary proceedings. As per DGCA, 224 pilots and crew members of various airlines failed the test in 2016, whereas 202 pilots and crew members failed the test in 2015. http://www.domain-b.com/aero/airlines/20170906_members.html Back to Top The ongoing saga of Berlin's Brandenburg Airport The parking stands and runways outside Berlin's new Brandenburg Airport came alive to the sound of jet engines last week. The discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb at nearby Tegel Airport caused chaos, and aircraft diverted to Schönefeld Airport, the site of the new Brandenburg. Yet in a recent announcement, officials conceded the new airport is now likely to have a late-2019 opening date. The diverted aircraft sent to Schönefeld used the new runway and some of the parking areas at Brandenburg, but passengers were bussed or flown out once the crisis was averted, with Brandenburg's spotless concourses and jetways remaining unused. The iconic new airport, which is set to replace all three Berlin airports (one of which, Tempelhof, has already closed), was originally slated to open in November 2011. However, problems with fire safety in the new building discovered at the last minute delayed the opening and set in motion a seemingly endless stream of issues with the quality of the construction, and the contractors put in place to complete it. It led to a corruption trial and many PR disasters. Now, the present construction company has apparently signed a binding deal to have the work completed by November 2018. This will be followed by months of testing and rectification of any issues before the first passengers are allowed to board any aircraft from the facility. With the years of delays, experts have led endless speculation over whether it is the right move to completely close the other Berlin airports. Granted, Schönefeld is on the same site, and it makes sense to close the older terminal. Yet Tegel Airport offers an alternative gateway and a chance to cope with any future growth in demand, or to offer an alternative model to airlines. This is much in the same way as offered in Bangkok, where the modern Suvarnabhumi airport replaced the older Don Mueang, which was in turn reactivated and has become a thriving low-cost alternative. Don Mueang is once again expanding. However, with the financial woes of local airline Air Berlin revealed last month and its post- bankruptcy future uncertain, the landscape of air travel in Berlin is likely to experience a period of change. Despite serving Germany's capital, Berlin's airports are only modest facilities on the world stage. The much bigger hub airports at Frankfurt and Munich are far busier, with Berlin unlikely to change in the near term. Nevertheless, Engelbert Lütke Daldrup, the boss of the new airport, is already planning its expansion. His "Masterplan 2040" sets out modular growth that will take capacity of the airport up to 58 million passengers per year by 2040 through the construction of additional terminals, passenger amenities and ground transportation options. Considering work began on the new airport 11 years ago - and some have suggested it may never open - this plan is being taken with a grain of salt. http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/content/the-ongoing-saga-of-berlins-brandenburg- airport/transportation-technology-automotive 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. A must-read for anyone with an interest in aviation accident investigation and aviation safety." -Dr. Chris Johnson, Director of Aviation Education and Research, Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison "A must-read for professional pilots, aircraft designers, government regulators and political decision makers." -Captain Elaine M. Parker, Beyond Risk Management "Angle of Attack sheds light for the novice and expert alike. Their subject matter expertise is admirable. They have used the Air France 447 crash and other crashes of automated airplanes as examples of accidents that might have been prevented if the crews had access to realistic training to prepare them for those rare events and if their aircraft had been equipped with angle of attack indicators." -Gregory Fox, Director of Safety, Florida Institute of Technology, ATPL pilot, safety manager since 1971, 35 years safety regulator, and 20 years check inspector on A320 and A340. "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