Flight Safety Information - June 10, 2021 No. 116 In This Issue : Incident: Azul AT72 at Sao Paulo on Jun 2nd 2021, left flaps at 0, right flaps at 15 degrees : Incident: LAM B737 near Pemba on Jun 9th 2021, windshield shattered : Incident: Red Wings SU95 at Anapa on Jun 9th 2021, could not fully retract landing gear : Southwest Airlines passenger dispute that left cell phone smoldering forces plane to divert course : Report: Cessna 680 landed gear-up after crew silenced cockpit alarms (Argentina) : Aspiring women in aviation to gather for EAA WomenVenture 2021 : Airbus Delivers Delta’s 50th A220 Aircraft : American plans orders for small, electric-powered aircraft : Airbus focus is on evolving existing jet models, CEO says : British Airways puts thousands of staff back on furlough : NASA’s Perseverance rover is finally getting down to business : Position Available: Investigator/Senior Investigator, Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) : Position Available: NTSB Aerospace Engineer (Systems) Incident: Azul AT72 at Sao Paulo on Jun 2nd 2021, left flaps at 0, right flaps at 15 degrees An Azul Linhas Aereas Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration PR-AQE performing flight AD-4316 from Sao Paulo Viracopos,SP to Uberlandia,MG (Brazil) with 70 passengers and 4 crew, was climbing out of Viracopos' runway 33 when the crew retracted the flaps however received a message "FLAPS RH JAMMED", the left hand flaps indicated position 0 degrees, the right hand flaps indicated position 15 degrees. The crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet, worked the related checklists and returned to Viracopos' runway 33 for a safe landing about 25 minutes after departure. Brazil's CENIPA reported the aircraft suffered no damage. The occurrence was rated an incident. https://avherald.com/h?article=4e8b76e0&opt=0 Incident: LAM B737 near Pemba on Jun 9th 2021, windshield shattered A LAM Linhas Aereas de Mocambique Boeing 737-700, registration C9-BAR performing flight TM-315 from Pemba to Maputo (Mozambique), was climbing through FL360 out of Pemba when the crew initiated an emergency descent to FL100 due to the captain's windshield shattering also causing the loss of cabin pressure. The aircraft returned to Pemba for a safe landing about 75 minutes after departure. The airline reported one of the cockpit windows delaminated prompting the crew to return the aircraft to Pemba for a safe landing 75 minutes after departure. https://avherald.com/h?article=4e8b5961&opt=0 Incident: Red Wings SU95 at Anapa on Jun 9th 2021, could not fully retract landing gear A Red Wings Sukhoi Superjet 100-95, registration RA-89141 performing flight WZ-1024 from Anapa to Ektarinburg (Russia) with 28 passengers and 4 crew, was climbing out of Anapa's runway 22 when after gear retraction the crew did not receive indication the nose gear had locked in the up position. The crew stopped the climb at 7000 feet and returned to Anapa for a safe landing on runway 22 about 20 minutes after departure. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 23.5 hours, then positioned to Rostov on Don (Russia). https://avherald.com/h?article=4e8b555b&opt=0 Delta flight from L.A. to New York diverted to Detroit after passenger became "threat" A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York was diverted to Detroit Thursday night after a passenger became unruly, the carrier says. The pilot told other passengers the unruly one became "a threat," forcing the diversion, according to "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson, who was on board. Flight 1131 was heading from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to JFK International Airport when it was sent to Detroit Metro Airport. Jacobson tweeted, "Passenger telling me it was a drunk passenger in the back of the plane, out of control drinking from a bottle. The woman next to her according to this passenger finally had enough & went to get the flight attendants." Delta issued a statement to CBS News saying the flight was redirected "after a customer issue on board. The customer was met by law enforcement upon landing. We apologize to our customers for any inconvenience." Jacobson tweeted video of law enforcement wheeling the highly agitated passenger into a terminal on a gurney. She was using graphic language while protesting that she hadn't gotten "physical" with anyone. Jacobson later tweeted that the plane was "finally leaving Detroit, an hour after we should have landed in NYC." There was no word on how many people were on the plane, where the passenger was taken or whether she would face any charges. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/delta-flight-la-new-york-diverted-detroit-passenger-threat/ Southwest Airlines passenger dispute that left cell phone smoldering forces plane to divert course This is why it’s a bad idea to bring phones into an argument on an airplane. A flight from Texas had to divert to Florida due to two unruly passengers on the plane. While some initial reports may have indicated that there was a fire on the flight, those were inaccurate. The incident occurred on a Southwest Airlines flight that was operating out of Dallas Love Field in Texas on Wednesday afternoon, WEAR TV reports. According to the news outlet, two passengers traveling together got into a dispute with each other. During the dispute, one of the passenger’s cellphones was damaged and reportedly began to smolder. Flight attendants, however, were able to place the phone in a battery containment bag. The flight was diverted to Pensacola International Airport, where it reportedly landed around 4 in the afternoon. A spokesperson for Southwest Airlines confirmed to Fox News that the flight was diverted due to the two unruly passengers, not because of the smoldering cell phone. According to WEAR TV, local officials initially reported that there was a fire in the plane’s cockpit, but this was inaccurate. In a statement obtained by Fox News, a spokesperson for Southwest Airlines said, "A Southwest flight operating from Dallas Love Field safely diverted to Pensacola International Airport on Wednesday due to a dispute between two passengers traveling together. As part of the event, a cell phone of one of the involved customers was broken, smoldered and was placed into a battery containment bag by Flight Attendants. After the two passengers exited the aircraft in Pensacola, the flight continued to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport. Southwest appreciates the professionalism of the Crew and the patience of the Customers onboard the flight." https://www.yahoo.com/news/southwest-airlines-passenger-dispute-left-172304685.html Report: Cessna 680 landed gear-up after crew silenced cockpit alarms (Argentina) Status: Final Date: Monday 17 June 2019 Time: 12:30 Type: Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign Operator: Banco Macro Registration: LV-CIQ MSN: 680-0052 First flight: 2005 Total airframe hrs: 4998 Cycles: 3202 Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C Crew: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 Total: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 Aircraft damage: Substantial Location: Joaquín V. González-Agropecuaria Río Juramento Airstrip, SA (Argentina) Phase: Landing (LDG) Nature: Executive Departure airport: Salta-Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport, SA (SLA/SASA), Argentina Destination airport: Joaquín V. González-Agropecuaria Río Juramento Airstrip, SA, Argentina Narrative: The Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign, took off from San Fernando International Airport, bound for the private Agropecuaria Río Juramento airstrip near Joaquín V. González. A stopover was made at Salta Airport. The aircraft took off from Salta at 12:15 hours local time and after 15 minutes of flight, with the runway in sight, the crew silenced the aural alarms of the TAWS in order to avoid such alarms, since the aerodrome was not registered in the aircraft's database. In the final landing phase, the crew observed a flock of medium-sized birds that diverted their attention. Close to touchdown, after checking instrument readings and speed, the crew sensed that the aircraft continued to descend without making contact with the runway at the altitude it normally did. While the aircraft was making contact with the runway, the commander in the non-flying pilot role, lowered the landing gear lever, but was unable to complete the extension. The aircraft decelerated on the fuselage for 500 metres over the runway and then exited the runway to the left. With the aircraft stopped, evacuation took place. The passengers and crew were uninjured. The accident occurred during daylight and in good weather conditions. Probable Cause: Conclusions regarding factors related to the accident - Prior to take-off, the cockpit speaker mute function was activated, which was only enabled on the pilot and co-pilot headsets. - All warning and terrain proximity system audios were muted. - The crew removed their headsets during the final approach phase. - The presence of birds during final landing could have been a distracting factor in one of the most critical phases of the flight. - Procedural checklists were not used. - The landing gear was not extended. Accident investigation: cover Investigating agency: JIAAC Argentina Status: Investigation completed Duration: 2 years Accident number: 55314916/19 Download report: Final report https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20190617-0 Aspiring women in aviation to gather for EAA WomenVenture 2021 OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – For the 13th year, women of all ages will have the opportunity to share their passion for aviation during the EAA WomenVenture 2021. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will be taking place from July 26 to August 1 at the Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. EAA WomenVenture is designed to inspire women to build camaraderie, celebrate the joy of aviation, and open doors to mentorship moments that encourage women to pursue their dreams in aviation. “WomenVenture has become a fixture of the AirVenture experience for thousands of women every year,” said Margaret Viola, WomenVenture Volunteer Chair and EAA member. “I can’t count the number of times that surprise meetings or helpful advice from now-mentors or guest speakers have positively impacted my aviation journey, both personally and professionally. The events of the week enable women to recharge through inspiration, and connect or re-connect with mentors, friends, and luminaries in the field.” The event will include keynote speaker Colonel Allison Black, Vice Commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing (24 SOW), Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The event will also include a panel of women in aviation to speak on their experience in the field and to inspire attendees considering joining. EAA organizers note that this year, guests will have a chance to partake in the WomenVenture virtual photo opportunity. To participate, WomenVenture participants will have to send a selfie from their cell phone during AirVenture to receive a free WomenVenture 2021 framed digital version of their photo. Photos submitted will also be used to create a commemorative photo collage that will be available for download after AirVenture 2021. Organizers add that guests will also be provided with a free limited-edition EAA WomenVenture T-shirt is available to all women who register online. T-shirts can be reserved in advance via EAA.org/WomenVenture and can be picked up at one of three locations on the AirVenture grounds beginning Monday, July 26. Registration for T-shirts will close on Friday, July 23, so attendees are encouraged to sign up for their size early. For more information about EAA WomenVenture 2021, visit EAA.org/WomenVenture. https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/aspiring-women-in-aviation-to-gather-for-eaa-womenventure-2021/ Airbus Delivers Delta’s 50th A220 Aircraft Today marked the delivery of Delta’s 50th Airbus A220 aircraft. The airline has grown its fleet rapidly, with the first plane only joining the fleet in October 2018. The latest A220, the larger -300 variant, was delivered from Airbus’ manufacturing line in Mobile, Alabama. Milestone Delta has officially taken delivery of its 50th A220 this week, a significant milestone for the airline and manufacturer Airbus. To celebrate the occasion, a group of Delta employees arrived in Mobile to pick up the keys to their newest aircraft. However, the delivery also underscores the airline’s commitment to the A220. Delta took delivery of its first A220 in October 2018, kicking off a new era of short-haul travel (and much more!) for the airline. The first passenger flight took off in February 2019, with a service from New York LaGuardia to Boston. This means the airline has added 50 A220s in just over 26 months, with not even a pandemic slowing Delta down. While the pandemic resulted in a delivery pause from March to September of last year, things picked up quickly from there. In October 2020 alone, Delta took on 12 new A220s, including the first, larger A220-300 variant. At one point, the carrier even took a new plane every day of one week in October. In total, Delta has added 19 new A220s since the pandemic first took hold last year. This includes eight -300s and 11 of the smaller -100s. This is certainly an impressive figure and elevated Delta to Airbus’ second-largest customer in 2020. Important role Delta’s history with the A220 extends to when it was still known as the Bombardier C-Series. The carrier first ordered 75 CS100s in early 2016, hoping to take advantage of its fuel efficiency, extended range, and lower emissions. When the project changed hands to Airbus, Delta remained undeterred and even boosted its order by 15 aircraft, for a total of 90 A220s. The A220 allowed Delta to offer unprecedented network flexibility. The plane could fly as far as New York to Los Angeles, although it has never been deployed on routes that long (except for a while last year). Instead, Delta has been flying the aircraft from its main hubs to cities across the network, such as Salt Lake City, Sacramento, San Francisco, and many more. Notably, the onboard experience on the A220 has been great for passengers. On a recent flight, Simple Flying Lead US Journalist, Jay Singh, covered the plane’s first class cabin and its exceptional onboard experience. As the plane only becomes more popular across Delta’s network, passengers will not be left unsatisfied. Many left With 50 aircraft now delivered, Delta officially has 45 more left on the books with Airbus currently. Nearly all of the remaining orders will be of the A220-300, with 41 more set to join the fleet. For now, the A220 continues to become more popular in Delta’s vast fleet of over 800 planes. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-50th-delta-a220/ American plans orders for small, electric-powered aircraft FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines said Thursday it plans to invest $25 million in U.K.-based Vertical Aerospace Group and consider a $1 billion order for small, electric-powered aircraft that can take off and land like helicopters. The American announcement came as Vertical Aerospace disclosed that it has agreed to merge with special-purpose acquisition company Broadstone Acquisition and become a publicly traded company later this year. American, Microsoft’s M12, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce and others will take stakes in Vertical through private investment in public equity, or PIPE transactions. Another investor, Irish aircraft leasing company Avolon, said Thursday that it placed a $2 billion conditional order for up to 500 Vertical aircraft. Vertical is working to develop a four-passenger electric aircraft that could carry people from city centers to airports. The company said it plans to conduct its first test flight later this year and hopes to gain regulatory approvals as early as 2024. American said it expects to make a “pre-order” up to 250 aircraft — suggesting a price tag of $4 million per aircraft — with an option for 100 more. The order hinges on Vertical meeting certain terms, which the companies did not detail. The deal is the latest move by a major airline to demonstrate interest in developing technology around electric aircraft and alternative fuels. United announced a similar deal with another electric vertical-takeoff hopeful, Archer Aviation, in February. Critics view the announcements as greenwashing by airlines whose planes are a growing source of climate-changing emissions. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/american-plans-orders-for-small-electric-powered-aircraft/ Airbus focus is on evolving existing jet models, CEO says Airbus (AIR.PA) Chief Executive Guillaume Faury said in remarks aired on Thursday that the planemaker is looking at how to evolve existing models, and he also voiced optimism about long-term progress toward hydrogen-powered aviation technology. "We have a good portfolio of platforms; we believe the evolution will be on those platforms, on systems, connectivity, energy management and decarbonisation," he told the A4E Aviation Summit, asked where Airbus' main product development focuslay. "We think those platforms have the potential to embed those changes on different systems including propulsion systems. So we are more looking at how we are going to evolve those platforms over time, as we are doing with the A321XLR and other products, with new variants," he said in a pre-recorded interview. Reuters reported in March that Airbus was studying a freighter version of its A350 jetliner read more . Industry sources have said it also has studies codenamed "A321neo-plus-plus" or "A321 Ultimate" with more seats and new wings to defend its largest single-aisle model, whose success has prompted Boeing to consider a 757 replacement. Investors scrutinize comments from planemakers about the timing and scope of developments, especially the point at which they change generations of jets. Analysts say that of the two planemakers, Airbus is most keen to maximise investment in the current generation of single aisle jets where it enjoys an upper hand against the Boeing 737 MAX, and to delay the start of a new industrial race until the 2030s. Boeing is keeping options open. Last week, Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun told a Bernstein conference that "it won't be all that long" before it is ready to announce its intentions, which would go beyond tackling the A321XLR head-on and incorporate manufacturing improvements. Looking further ahead, Airbus has championed hydrogen technology with plans to produce the first zero-emission commercial airplane by 2035. read more "On the speed at which things are changing at the moment I am more and more optimistic every day," Faury told A4E. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-ceo-says-focusing-evolving-existing-portfolio-2021-06-10/ British Airways puts thousands of staff back on furlough British Airways has furloughed thousands of its staff, citing delays to travel as the reason behind its decision. The airline confirmed on Thursday that a large number of its workers - including management staff - have been put back onto the scheme. Workers were being brought off furlough ahead of the summer holiday period after the Government set May 17 as the date for the restart of international travel. However, no top holiday destinations are on the green list, meaning travellers returning from places such as France, Spain and Italy must quarantine at home for 10 days. A large number of BA staff were already on furlough before the latest furlough decision took place, it is understood. It comes as the Government is under pressure to reopen international travel. On Thursday, Theresa May attacked ministers, warning that Britain is “shut for business” because of travel restrictions that are “incomprehensible” in one of the most vaccinated countries in the world. BA has called for the Government to open international travel "as soon as possible" and add "low-risk" nations such as the United States to its green list. It confirmed reports that more members of staff are to go onto the flexible furlough scheme and work part-time. A BA spokesman said: "Like many companies we're using the furlough scheme to protect jobs during this unprecedented crisis. "However, it's vital the Government follows its risk-based framework to reopen international travel as soon as possible, putting more low-risk countries, like the US, on its green list at the next available opportunity". Airlines UK, a trade association representing UK carriers, argued furlough support for aviation workers should be extended until April next year. In a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the industry body said airlines have made pre-tax losses running into billions of pounds and announced more than 30,000 job cuts during the coronavirus pandemic. The furlough scheme, which pays up to 80 per cent of wages, is due to end on September 30, but the letter called for it to be extended until the end of April 2022. British Airways welcomed an announcement on Thursday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden will launch a taskforce to make recommendations on safely restarting international travel. BA boss Sean Doyle said the announcement was "a step in the right direction", but added: "We are now at a critical point and need action without delay, including clear criteria and a timeline. "Anything other than this could result in tough consequences." https://www.yahoo.com/news/british-airways-puts-thousands-staff-223014386.html NASA’s Perseverance rover is finally getting down to business NASA’s Perseverance rover landed on Mars way back in February. Just moments after its safe touchdown, the massive machine sent back images of the Martian surface and began relaying all kinds of data so that its handlers back on Earth knew it was doing okay. With that quick start, you’d think that the rover would be well into its science campaign by now, but in truth, it’s only just beginning. Perseverance is a big, complex machine with a lot of high-tech hardware built-in. Like any responsible space agency, NASA had to follow its own strict guidelines on how the first weeks and months of its mission were going to play out. For Perseverance, it meant lengthy tests of its various sensors and motors, but even that wouldn’t have been enough to delay the science phase until June. So what caused the large gap between landing and science investigation? Ingenuity. Perseverance wasn’t the only NASA machine that touched down on the Red Planet in February. The Ingenuity helicopter, which rode to Mars on the belly of Perseverance, also arrived in one piece. The helicopter, while small, was an extremely important part of the Mars 2020 mission, and NASA wasted no time in deploy it so that flight tests could begin. The key here is that Ingenuity required Perseverance to remain nearby in order to relay data back to Earth. The large rover also served as an observation tool for the flight tests, sending back its own images and video of the helicopter in action so that the Ingenuity team knew how well it was performing. Ingenuity surpassed expectations and has demonstrated that powered flight on Mars isn’t just possible, but it may also be the best way to explore large stretches of the Red Planet in an efficient manner. Needing to stay within shouting distance of Ingenuity meant that Perseverance couldn’t do the kind of exploring it might have otherwise have been able to. That didn’t stop the rover from testing out some of its most exciting tools, however, and the rover has already relayed the first Martian audio and over 75,000 photos, according to NASA. Now, the rover can officially begin its science phase, and the rover team is excited. “We are putting the rover’s commissioning phase as well as the landing site in our rearview mirror and hitting the road,” Jennifer Trosper, project manager of Perseverance, said in a statement. “Over the next several months, Perseverance will be exploring a 1.5-square-mile [4-square-kilometer] patch of crater floor. It is from this location that the first samples from another planet will be collected for return to Earth by a future mission.” It’s an incredibly exciting time for science fans and NASA alike. We don’t yet know what kind of things Perseverance might find in the Jezero crater, but we’re all eager to find out. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/nasa-perseverance-rover-finally-getting-031123813.html Investigator/Senior Investigator, Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Date: Jun 1, 2021 Location: Flight Training Academy (DFW-SV03) Requisition ID: 42594 Intro Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! Why you'll love this job • This job is a member of the Investigating team within the Integrated Operations Division. • Responsible for providing analysis of operational flight data as well as producing reports and presentations for the Flight Operation Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program. What you'll do • Conducts daily work flow processes for the FOQA program • Assesses events and trends, identifies operational hazards, and validates corrective actions • Develops new data analysis products and methodologies for data mining • Coordinates with the Flight Operations Department for data analysis needs • Coordinates regularly with Allied Pilots Association (APA) FOQA gatekeepers • Coordinates with Technical Operations regarding support of the FOQA program and maintenance analysis • Creates flight animations of actual events for use in operational departments • Assists with accident and incident investigations • Participates in monthly FOQA Monitoring Team meetings • Participates and contributes to the American Airlines Safety Management System (SMS) process • Develops, prepares and presents analysis of flight data • Creates enhanced reports and dashboards using Tableau or Microsoft BI • Represents American Airlines at industry meetings • Assists with accident and incident investigations, to include occasional weekend and holiday duty All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience/training • 3 years related job experience • Experience working with data mining tools such as Tableau, Business Objects, Access, etc. • Experience performing data analysis and building various related reports in MS Office products Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, or Statistics • Basic Programming knowledge/experience • Master's degree in related field • Previous experience within a FOQA/Flight Data Monitoring program • Expertise in flight data monitoring software • Experience using CEFA animation software • Private pilot license or higher • Previous job experience at an air carrier Skills, Licenses & Certifications • Knowledge of aeronautical theory and aviation operations as applied to commercial aircraft • Proficient using MS Office software • Must fulfill background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable • Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable • Must be able to handle multiple projects with changing deadlines What you'll get Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: • Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network. • Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. • Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need. • 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year. • Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more Feel Free to be yourself at American From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American. Additional Locations: None Requisition ID: 42594 Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas Job Segment: Operations Manager, Engineer, Quality Assurance, Operations, Engineering, Technology, Aviation APPLY NOW Curt Lewis