Flight Safety Information - November 19, 2021 No. 233 In This Issue : Incident: Gol B738 at Maringa on Nov 17th 2021, temporary runway excursion on landing : Accident: Hawaiian A332 near Honolulu on Nov 17th 2021, turbulence injures passenger : Incident: American B738 near Pittsburgh on Nov 17th 2021, odour in cockpit : Accident: Ethiopian A359 at Johannesburg on Nov 6th 2021, hard landing, wing tip strike : Incident: Skywest CRJ2 near Waterloo on Nov 17th 2021, engine shut down in flight : Incident: GoJet CRJ7 at Newark on Nov 17th 2021, drags headset along : Cathay Pacific fires three pilots who caught Covid-19 in Germany : Transport Canada Selects Iris Automation for Air Safety Technology Demonstration Program : Police: Loaded gun, ammunition found in woman's bag at Pittsburgh airport checkpoint : Southern California Safety Institute Upcoming Courses : SURVEY REQUEST : RESEARCH SURVEY - SEEKING PILOT VOLUNTEERS FOR RESEARCH STUDY : Position Available: Specialist - Flight Safety Investigations : Position Available: Senior Vice President, Consulting Position Available Incident: Gol B738 at Maringa on Nov 17th 2021, temporary runway excursion on landing A Gol Transportes Aereos Boeing 737-800, registration PR-GXH performing flight G3-1108 from Sao Paulo Guarulhos,SP to Maringa,PR (Brazil), landed on Maringa's runway 28 at 23:35L (02:35Z Nov 18th) but in the flare began to veer right and touched down on the right hand runway edge before the aircraft returned onto the runway center line. The aircraft rolled out without further incident and taxied to the apron. The aircraft sustained damage to both right hand main tyres, damage to the lower fuselage is being assessed. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f05ff34&opt=0 Accident: Hawaiian A332 near Honolulu on Nov 17th 2021, turbulence injures passenger A Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-200, registration N374HA performing flight HA-51 from New York JFK,NY to Honolulu,HI (USA), was descending through about FL300 towards Honolulu when the aircraft encountered turbulence causing minor injuries to one passenger. The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Honolulu about 25 minutes later. The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE INJURYING A PASSENGER, HONOLULU, HI.", the aircraft did not receive any damage. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f05ec52&opt=0 Incident: American B738 near Pittsburgh on Nov 17th 2021, odour in cockpit An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N976NN performing flight AA-2813 from New York JFK,NY to Austin,TX (USA), was enroute at FL340 about 130nm south of Pittsburgh,PA (USA) when the crew donned their oxygen masks and decided to divert to Pittsburgh due to an unusual odour, smell of smoke, in the cockpit. During the descent towards Pittsburgh the crew advised they would stop on the runway. The aircraft positioned for an ILS approach to runway 28L, landed safely and stopped on the runway. The crew requested emergency services to check that they were not leaking any fuel. Following inspection by emergency services the crew taxied the aircraft to the apron. The aircraft is still on the ground in Pittsburgh about 5 hours after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f052c18&opt=0 Accident: Ethiopian A359 at Johannesburg on Nov 6th 2021, hard landing, wing tip strike An Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900, registration ET-AYB performing flight ET-809 from Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) to Johannesburg (South Africa), touched down hard on Johannesburg's runway 03R at 12:57L (10:57Z), rejected landing and climbed out about 10 degrees right off the runway heading. The aircraft climbed to 8000 feet MSL, subsequently positioned for an approach to runway 03L and landed without further incident about 20 minutes later. The aircraft is still on the ground in Johannesburg 12 days later. A local source told The Aviation Herald the aircraft suffered a hard landing and a runway excursion and went around. According to ADS-B data transmitted by the aircraft the aircraft was descending at 500+ fpm at the time of touchdown, touched down about 120 meters/400 feet past the runway threshold (past the runway numbers but before the first touch down zone marker), changed 12 degrees to the right and climbed through 400 feet AGL about 460 meters/1500 feet to the right of the runway centerline overflying the hangars east of the runway. On Nov 10th 2021 South Africa's CAA reported they were notified of an incident involving an Ethiopian A350-900 on Nov 6th 2021 and dispatched investigators on site to determine scope and size of the investigation. A preliminary report will be published within 30 days. On Nov 18th 2021 The Aviation Herald received photos of the damage and current repairs (see below) verifying that the aircraft also received damage to its right wing tip as result of a wing tip strike. Later on Nov 18th 2021 South Africa's CAA added that the aircraft encountered a strong crosswind while landing on runway 03R, the right hand wing tip made contact with the runway surface. The occurrence was rated an accident and is being investigated. http://avherald.com/h?article=4eff33e8&opt=0 Incident: Skywest CRJ2 near Waterloo on Nov 17th 2021, engine shut down in flight A Skywest Canadair CRJ-200 on behalf of United, registration N221PS performing flight UA-5184 from Chicago O'Hare,IL to Mason City,IA (USA), was enroute at FL280 about 70nm east of Waterloo,IA (USA) when the crew needed to shut the left hand engine (CF34) down. The aircraft diverted to Waterloo for a safe landing on runway 30 about 40 minutes later. A replacement CRJ-200 registration N259PS reached Mason City with a delay of about 5 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground about 14 hours after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f05da76&opt=0 Incident: GoJet CRJ7 at Newark on Nov 17th 2021, drags headset along A GoJet Canadair CRJ-550 on behalf of United, registration N538GJ performing flight UA-4422 from Newark,NJ to Rochester,NY (USA), was in the initial climb out of runway 22R when the crew requested to return to the airport advising it appeared a headset was still connected to the aircraft. The aircraft stopped the climb at 2000 feet and landed safely back on Newark's runway 11 about 15 minutes after departure. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 2 hours, then departed again and reached Rochester with a delay of 2 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f05e0bf&opt=0 Cathay Pacific fires three pilots who caught Covid-19 in Germany Cathay Pacific says the Covid-19 protocol breach was an isolated incident. (CNN Business)Cathay Pacific has fired three pilots after they were infected with coronavirus in the German city of Frankfurt. The Hong Kong airline said in a statement that an internal investigation had found that the pilots were involved in a "serious breach" of Covid-19 procedures during "overseas layovers." Other Cathay staff who have stayed at the same hotel in Frankfurt since November 1 have been ordered into a Hong Kong government quarantine. "After investigation into these cases, regrettably, the findings indicate a serious breach of requirements during crew overseas layovers," the statement said. "The individuals concerned are no longer employed by Cathay Pacific," the statement said. Cathay did not provide detailed descriptions of what the "serious breach" entailed. The airline said it was continuing to review company protocols in the wake of the incident. "The safety and well being of our customers, employees and the community remain our absolute priority," it said. 'Deeply regretful' Cathay Pacific insisted the incident was "isolated." "Our aircrew have been keeping our business operating and Hong Kong connected to the world throughout the pandemic," it said. "The professionalism, compliance and resilience of all our employees in upholding safe operations throughout this period has been exceptional and we believe these cases are isolated incidents." Hong Kong's Transport and Housing Bureau described the breach as "deeply regretful." In a statement, the government body urged airlines to "strictly comply with the anti-epidemic regulatory requirements to prevent further incidents. https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/18/business/cathay-pacific-covid-breach/index.html Transport Canada Selects Iris Automation for Air Safety Technology Demonstration Program • Continues commitment to ensuring safety of remotely piloted drone operations across Canadian airspace RENO, Nev., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Iris Automation's Casia collision avoidance system for commercial drones has been selected by Transport Canada as part of Canada's onboard Detect and Avoid (DAA) technology demonstration program. The Detect and Avoid trials, conducted by the National Research Council Canada (NRC) on behalf of Transport Canada, will evaluate the use of various types of DAA technologies to inform future Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) regulations and standards. Casia systems use computer vision and machine learning technology to detect unanticipated aircraft encounters and take corrective action to avoid a potential mid-air collision. For the trials, the Casia system will be integrated on a helicopter serving as a surrogate RPAS and flight tested against various "intruder" trajectories flown by other NRC aircraft. These real-world encounter scenarios simulate the kinds of encounters that commercial drones face while operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), such as when conducting remote medical supply delivery, search/rescue, and precision agriculture monitoring. Quote from Jon Damush, CEO of Iris Automation "We are proud to have been selected to be a part of this important demonstration program. Transport Canada continues to take a leading role in establishing the best practices needed for safe unpiloted flights for commercial drones. With so much potential for commercial drone operations in Canadian airspace, Transport Canada understands the opportunity as well as the need for regulations required to integrate RPAS successfully into the airspace environment." Iris Automation also participates in the US Federal Aviation Administration's ASSURE program and BEYOND program to advance complex BVLOS UAS operations in the US National Airspace System. As part of the BEYOND Program, Iris has so far partnered with four lead participants - the City of Reno, Kansas Department of Transportation, the University of Alaska Fairbanks (ACUASI) and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Iris had previously partnered with each of these lead participants in the FAA's UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP) which concluded in October 2020. Iris Automation launched the Canada Pathfinder Program in February 2021 - an all-in-one solution to streamline the complex steps required to achieve BVLOS approvals and experience. Iris Automation partnered with two of Canada's leading RPAS (remotely piloted aircraft system) test facilities for support, training and proving BVLOS flight competency - Foremost UAS Test Range in Alberta and UAS Center of Excellence (CED) in Alma, Quebec. The program includes flight training, assistance gaining BVLOS approvals, a BVLOS safety system, engineering and regulatory support, and test center access. The Program is open to any organizations interested in operating BVLOS services inside Canada. About Iris Automation Iris Automation is a safety avionics technology company pioneering on- and off-board perception systems and aviation policy services that enable customers to build scalable operations for crewed and uncrewed aircraft; unlocking the potential of countless industries. Iris' Casia system runs either onboard the aircraft or in a ground-based configuration. We work closely with civil aviation authorities globally as they implement regulatory frameworks ensuring BVLOS is conducted safely, partnering on multiple FAA ASSURE and BEYOND UAS Integration Programs and Transport Canada's BVLOS Technology Demonstration Program. Visit www.irisonboard.com. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/transport-canada-selects-iris-automation-125300739.html Police: Loaded gun, ammunition found in woman's bag at Pittsburgh airport checkpoint A loaded .380-caliber gun was found in a woman’s duffle bag at Pittsburgh International Airport on Thursday morning, Allegheny County Police said. Federal Transportation Security Administration officers found it in an X-ray machine around 5:20 a.m. at the main security checkpoint and alerted county police. The TSA said the black handgun with a gold-colored trigger was loaded with six bullets, including one in the chamber. She also was carrying an additional magazine with seven bullets and six more loose bullets in her carry-on bag. The 25-year-old woman, who the TSA said is from from Brownsville, did not have a valid concealed carry permit, county police said. The FBI was notified. County police did not identify the woman, who they said was being charged by summons. County police took the gun. Passengers who bring firearms into an airport checkpoint can face federal civil fines from the TSA up to $10,000, county police said. Repeat offenders can be fined up to nearly $14,000. “As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, travelers need to take an extra minute or two to get a good look inside their carry-on bags to ensure that they have no prohibited — or illegal — items,” said Karen Keys-Turner, TSA’s federal security director for the airport. “Anything from an oversized liquid such as a bottle of water or energy drink to knives and guns need to be left at home,” she said. “The airport is getting back to near pre-pandemic travel volume and bringing a prohibited item to the checkpoint will not only delay your checkpoint experience, but it will also delay other travelers.” A total of 32 guns have been caught at Pittsburgh International’s security checkpoints so far this year. That’s 11 more than the 21 caught in 2020, when there were fewer travelers because of the covid pandemic, and now only three short of tying the 35 caught in 2019, according to the TSA. https://triblive.com/local/police-loaded-gun-found-in-womans-bag-at-pittsburgh-airport-checkpoint/ SpaceX aims to conduct first orbital flight of Starship in January, Musk says SpaceX has been advancing the development of Starship, the largest ultra-super-heavy reusable launch system ever designed in history, at a jaw-dropping pace — and CEO Elon Musk is “comfortable” it will reach orbit sometime next year. Musk made the comments — which often veered into the philosophical — at the National Academies’ first virtual joint fall meeting of the Space Studies Board and the Board on Physics and Astronomy. The talk, titled simply “SpaceX Starship Discussion,” and subsequent Q&A session gave Musk the opportunity to respond to questions from Academy members on the next-gen system’s technical and operational details. Musk is aiming for SpaceX to complete work on the launch pad and launch tower at Starbase, the company’s sprawling facility in Boca Chica, Texas, later this month, with the first orbital launch set for January 2022. That would be followed by possibly a dozen additional launches, possibly more, throughout the rest of 2022, Musk said. That doesn’t mean Starship will reach orbit in January, however, as Musk was careful to note. “There’s a lot of risk associated with this first launch,” he said. “So I would not say that it is likely to be successful, but I think we will make a lot of progress.” The other major barrier to a January launch is regulatory approval. SpaceX’s launch activities at Starbase are currently undergoing an environmental assessment with the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA said earlier this week that it would wrap up that review by December 31, so if all goes according to Musk's plans, a January launch is the earliest feasible date. Musk also estimated it could start selling Starship launches at prices cheaper than the Falcon 9 in around two years, which are even earlier than the timeline part of SpaceX’s proposal for NASA’s Human Landing System. (SpaceX won the sole bid to develop the HLS, which will transport humans to the moon for the first time since the days of the Apollo program, for NASA’s Artemis program. That launch, dubbed Artemis 3, is now scheduled to launch in 2025.) Starship is moving fast It’s hard to overstate the scale of Starship, which includes the Starship spacecraft and the Super Heavy rocket, compared to all other launch systems in history. Fully assembled, it stands 394 feet tall (by comparison, NASA’s in-development Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft is 322 feet fully stacked). Starship could have the capacity to repeatedly launch more than 100 tons into orbit and function as what Musk described as “a generalized transport mechanism for the greater solar system.” But Musk isn’t aiming to build one, or two, or even 10 Starships; instead, he estimated during the talk that humanity may need around 1,000 launch systems to make life truly multiplanetary. And SpaceX has built a factory to mass manufacture them — or as close to mass manufacturing as you could get. And the company has been moving fast on its development. Back in May, SpaceX flew the 15th prototype of Starship, and the launch vehicle reached around 30,000 feet with a successful upright landing. It was the first time a test concluded with the launch vehicle intact. “The overarching goal of SpaceX has been to advance space technology such that humanity can become a multiplanet species and ultimately, a spacefaring civilization, and to make true the things that we read about in science fiction, and have them not always be fiction,” he told National Academies' members. “I think this is very important for the long-term preservation of the light of consciousness.” https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/spacex-aims-conduct-first-orbital-002009860.html SURVEY REQUEST Dear Pilot, You are being asked to participate in a research study of your opinions on urban air mobility. This study is expected to take approximately 10 minutes of your time. In order to participate, you must be at least 18 years old, a resident of the U.S., a certified pilot, and have piloted with the last 5 years. Participation in this study is voluntary, and you may choose to opt out of the study at any time. 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Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PilotQ Specialist - Flight Safety Investigations UNITED STATES, GEORGIA, ATLANTA CORP. SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE 10-NOV-2021 REF #: 10815 HOW YOU'LL HELP US KEEP CLIMBING (OVERVIEW & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES) The Specialist - Flight Safety Investigations reports to the Manager - Safety Investigations and functions as a member of the Flight Safety Accident/Incident Investigation Team. In that capacity, the Specialist will be the primary safety investigator on-call for Delta Air Lines with an on-call rotation every three to four weeks. As the investigator on-call, the Specialist will generally lead all Flight Safety investigations and NTSB coordination efforts during their on-call period. In addition to acting as an investigator, the Specialist will be a primary point of contact in Flight Safety for safety-related issues. The Specialist practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures. Job Responsibilities: · Acts as a primary investigator for operational accidents, incidents, irregularities, and trends. · Acts as investigator or assisting investigator, on an as-needed basis, for other operational accidents, incidents, irregularities, and trends. · Acts as ICAO Annex 13 airline representative, or assisting representative, for accident, incident, and irregularity investigations. · Develops and publishes Flight Safety investigation reports. · Regularly reviews operational reports and data to identify incidents and irregularities for follow-up investigation. · Develops safety recommendations in conjunction with all operational divisions. · Interfaces with Line Safety Coordinators during applicable safety investigations. · Reviews, develops, and coordinates the publication of safety articles. · Reviews and evaluates applicable research material and results of industry seminars of interest to Flight Safety and Corporate Safety, Security, and Compliance. · Acts as an alternate Investigation Team Coordinator and assists the Manager - Safety Investigations with coordinating Investigation Team activities. · Provides assistance to the NTSB during non-Delta Air Lines local or national investigations. · Provides technical assistance to Delta Air Lines partners and personnel regarding investigation procedures and techniques. · Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures. · Develops both strategic & tactical plans that create a safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety & well-being. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS) · Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, or have compatible work experience. · Should have a general understanding of the operational divisions of a Part 121 major air carrier, including Flight Operations, Technical Operations, In-Flight Service, Airport Customer Service, and Cargo Operations. · Should have an understanding of the role of a Flight Safety department at a Part 121 major air carrier. · Must have a detailed understanding of NTSB accident/incident investigation procedures and techniques. · Must be able to efficiently and effectively investigate major air carrier accidents and incidents. · Should be able to write clear, concise, technical reports, and articles. · Should be able to speak effectively to diverse audiences. · Should be able to work effectively with fellow employees as well as outside agencies and organizations. · Should have PC-based computer skills, including the use of common database and Microsoft Office software. · Must be able to travel worldwide at short notice. · (If applying Internally) Must be performing satisfactorily in present position. · Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc. · WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS) · Should have successfully completed an accredited training course in safety, or compatible work experience, that includes accident investigation procedures and techniques. · Hands-on experience during NTSB, ICAO Annex 13, or military accident investigations is desired. · FAA pilot certificate, maintenance certifications, or equivalent military experience are desired. 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Responsible for the leadership and direction of PRISM, this person provides revenue management, strategic leadership, supervision, and direction of the PRISM team including vice presidents and supporting staff. Responsible for managing a cadre of part-time associates who support development and delivery of customized products and services. Responsible for overall growth of PRISM having the ability to leverage associated sales team and business development team members to achieve targeted growth goals. Active member of ARGUS International executive and leadership team. Individual responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Administration and Leadership (40%) • Develops and manages an annual PRISM financial budget • Manages costs during delivery of products and services to maximize net income • Works with sales to assure margins are met and contracts executed as agreed • Works across departments to maximize company talent to meet customer needs • Provides annual performance and developmental reviews of division staff members • Provides mentoring and career development of division staff members Business Development (40%) • Anticipates industry needs in terms of products and services to ensure a consistent and competitive revenue stream • Partners with ARGUS President, Marketing & Sales to identify new lines of business (products & services) with emphasis on long term contracts to stabilize revenue stream • Partners with ARGUS President, Marketing, Sales, and PRISM division heads on client contact and sales meetings • Program Management (20%) • Provide leadership and oversight for: 1. 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Full time benefits will include: 401K Match, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Voluntary Coverages, Paid Short Term Disability, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Flexible Schedules, Wellness Initiatives, Gym Reimbursement, Competitive Salary with a Friendly Casual Atmosphere. The salary range for this position will be 170-200K per year based on skillset and years of experience with bonus opportunity. ARGUS is an equal opportunity employer. Please register to submit your cover letter and resume at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3363cb93-dd75-4c54-b4a1-8f276f42c007&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=423847&source=CC2&lang=en_US Curt Lewis