Flight Safety Information - February 16, 2022 No. 033 In This Issue : Incident: American B738 at New York on Feb 15th 2022, rejected takeoff due to blown tyres : Incident: Delta A319 at Mexico City on Feb 15th 2022, rejected takeoff due to engine failure results in runway excursion : 2022 Aircraft Cabin Air Conference : Incident: PSA CRJ7 at Washington on Feb 13th 2022, cabin pressure problems : Britten-Norman BN-2A-9 Islander - Accident - Sicnicicant Damage (Puerto Rico) : Cruz, other GOP senators oppose no-fly list for convicted unruly passengers : Unruly plane passenger tries to open cabin door, but a crew member saves the day with a blow from a coffee pot : Webinar: Why is the US so Conservative on ATC Innovation? : ESASI 2022 'Maintaining the Momentum' Budapest, Hungary April 6th and 7th-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY : POSITION AVAILABLE: Manager, Voluntary Safety Reporting Program (ASAP Manager) : Position Available: Assistant Director, Air Traffic Management (ATM) Incident: American B738 at New York on Feb 15th 2022, rejected takeoff due to blown tyres An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N344PP performing flight AA-2829 from New York JFK,NY to Phoenix,AZ (USA) with 142 passengers and 6 crew, was accelerating for takeoff from JFK's runway 31L when the crew rejected takeoff at about 90 knots over ground subsequently reporting blown left tyres. The aircraft slowed safely and stopped about 1700 meters/5500 feet down the runway and became disabled. A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration N339PL reached Phoenix with a delay of about 4.5 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in New York about 16.5 hours after the rejected takeoff. On Feb 16th 2022 the FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKEOFF AFTER TWO BLOWN TIRES AND LEFT WING AND FUSELAGE WERE DAMAGED, NEW YORK, NY.", the damage was unknown, the occurrence was rated an incident. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f4b7452&opt=0 Incident: Delta A319 at Mexico City on Feb 15th 2022, rejected takeoff due to engine failure results in runway excursion A Delta Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N354NB performing flight DL-605 from Mexico City (Mexico) to Minneapolis,MN (USA) with 101 people on board, was accelerating for takeoff from Mexico City's runway 05L when the crew rejected takeoff at about 100 knots over ground due to an engine (CFM56) failure. The aircraft veered to the right, the right hand main gear and the nose gear went beyond the runway edge. The aircraft came to a stop about about 1200 meters/3700 feet down the runway. Both right hand main gear tyres received damage (punctures). The flight was cancelled. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f4b69b1&opt=0 Incident: PSA CRJ7 at Washington on Feb 13th 2022, cabin pressure problems A PSA Airlines Canadair CRJ-700 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N514AE performing flight AA-5561 from Washington National,DC to Birmingham,AL (USA), was climbing out of Washington's runway 01 when the crew stopped the climb at 9000 feet reporting problems with the cabin pressure. The aircraft returned to Washington National for a safe landing on runway 01 about 30 minutes after departure. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 5 hours, then departed again and reached Birmingham with a delay of 5:20 hours. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL5561/history/20220214/0110Z/KDCA/KBHM http://avherald.com/h?article=4f4b2147&opt=0 Britten-Norman BN-2A-9 Islander - Accident - Sicnicicant Damage (Puerto Rico) Status: Preliminary Date: Tuesday 15 February 2022 Time: 10:22 Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-9 Islander Operator: Air Flamenco Registration: N821RR MSN: 338 First flight: 1973 Crew: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Total: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Aircraft damage: Substantial Location: Culebra Airport (CPX) ( Puerto Rico) Phase: Landing (LDG) Nature: Passenger Departure airport: San Juan-Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG/TJIG), Puerto Rico Destination airport: Culebra Airport (CPX/TJCP), Puerto Rico Narrative: A Britten-Norman BN-2A-9 Islander, registration N821RR, suffered substantial damage in an accident while landing on runway 13 at Culebra Airport (CPX), Puerto Rico. The right-hand wing was partially severed at the wing root and the airplane came to a stop in the grass on the left side of the runway. https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20220215-0 Cruz, other GOP senators oppose no-fly list for convicted unruly passengers A group of Republican senators sent a letter to the Justice Department on Tuesday to express "strong opposition" to creating a federal no-fly list for unruly passengers, claiming "the majority of recent infractions on airplanes has been in relation to the mask mandate." Sens. Mike Lee of Utah, Marco Rubio and Rick Scott of Florida and Ted Cruz of Texas were among those who signed a letter opposing Delta Airlines' CEO Ed Bastian's, request earlier this month that the DOJ create a "no-fly" list for passengers convicted of federal offenses relating to on-board disruptions. 2021 saw a major spike in unruly passengers, with more than 5,981 reported cases, according to the FAA. The agency notes, of those cases, 4290 were mask-related. "Creating a federal 'no-fly' list for unruly passengers who are skeptical of this mandate would seemingly equate them to terrorists who seek to actively take the lives of Americans and perpetrate attacks on the homeland," the GOP senators' letter said. "The [Transportation Security Administration] was created in the wake of 9/11 to protect Americans from future horrific attacks, not to regulate human behavior onboard flights." The senators argued airlines could create their own no-fly lists and refuse services to unruly passengers, but that it would be an overreach for the federal government to do so. Many airlines have already done this, but they do not prevent an offender from boarding another carrier. Delta has previously asked other U.S. airlines to share their internal no-fly lists so that people who endangered their crew can't do so on another airline. "The creation of this list by DOJ would result in a severe restriction on the ability of citizens to fully exercise their constitutional right to engage in interstate transportation," the GOP letter said. "It also raises serious concerns about future unrelated uses and potential expansions of the list based on political pressures." In Bastian's request to the DOJ, he indicated that he believes banning unruly passengers from all commercial flights will send a strong signal to the flying public that not following crew member instructions comes with severe consequences. "This action will help prevent future incidents and serve as a strong symbol of the consequences of not complying with crew member instructions on commercial aircraft," he wrote. Unruly passenger incidents onboard Delta planes have increased nearly 100% since 2019, according to Bastian. The airline has placed almost 2,000 people on Delta's internal no-fly list for refusing to wear a mask and has submitted around 1,000 banned names to the TSA to pursue civil penalties. Other people in the industry have called for support of a no-fly list for unruly passengers. Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, responded in a statement to the GOP senators. "We've been punched, kicked, spit on, and sexually assaulted. This puts everyone at risk and disrupts the safety of flight, which is never acceptable and every single one of the senators who signed this letter knows full well what is at stake if we leave a gap in aviation safety and security," Nelson said. "It is irresponsible and political brinkmanship that will put our economic security at risk right along with our lives." Nelson pushed back against the lawmakers' argument about mask mandates, noting many charges stem from incidents unrelated to mask-wearing. "Our union continues to call for the creation of a centralized list of passengers who may not fly for a period of time after being fined or convicted of a serious incident. This is not about "masks," and the worst attacks have nothing to do with masks," Nelson said. "You're either for protecting crew and passengers from these attacks or you're against. We need clear and consistent rules with strict consequences for those who cannot respect our collective efforts to keep everyone safe - in the air and on the ground." Joe DePete, the president of the Air Line Pilots Association, called for the Department of Homeland Security to create a "no-fly list" for unruly passengers. "There should be zero tolerance for airline passengers who threaten the safety of others," DePete said in a tweet Tuesday. Delta responded to the Republicans senators in a statement, saying unruly passengers risk the safety of airline staff and other passengers. "Delta welcomes the interest from Congress as U.S. airlines continue to grapple with an uptick in unruly passengers, putting the safety of airline employees and the flying public at risk," a spokesperson for Delta told ABC News on Tuesday. "At Delta, nothing is more important than ensuring a safe and secure travel experience for our customers and our people." https://www.yahoo.com/gma/cruz-other-gop-senators-oppose-210923851.html Unruly plane passenger tries to open cabin door, but a crew member saves the day with a blow from a coffee pot The incident aboard an American Airlines flight is part of a growing number involving out-of-control passengers American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said there’s been an “unsettling raft of passenger disturbances and assaults onboard aircraft.” The most recent incident involved a flight bound for Washington, D.C., that was disrupted by an unruly passenger. Yet another incident involving an unruly airline passenger is making headlines. An American Airlines AAL,flight to Washington, D.C., from Los Angeles was diverted to Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday because of a passenger “displaying erratic behavior,” according to the carrier. The airline told MarketWatch that the passenger was “ultimately subdued by our crew … with the help of other passengers” and that law enforcement met the flight after the unscheduled landing. The passenger was identified as Juan Remberto Rivas in a Daily Beast report, which described him as having had a “paranoia-fueled fit” during the flight. CNN didn’t identify the passenger by name but referred to him as a 50-year-old male in its report. News and social-media accounts of the incident paint a much fuller, and scarier, picture. The passenger tried to open the plane’s door following a scuffle with a flight attendant, according to CNN. The flight attendant was apparently able to put a halt to the situation by hitting the man twice in the head with a coffee pot. As American Airlines noted, other passengers stepped in to assist the crew. Earlier in the flight, the man had reportedly told flight attendants that individuals were harming his family — and he indicated that one of the individuals was on the plane, the CNN account noted. At one point, the man walked to the cockpit area of the plane. He also grabbed a plastic utensil and brandished it as if it were a shank and tried to break a small bottle of sparkling wine. The passenger was charged with one count of assaulting a flight attendant, according to CNN. The U.S. Justice Department didn’t immediately respond to a MarketWatch request for more information about the incident and charges. Mouaz Moustafa, a Washington, D.C., resident aboard the plane, shared details of the situation with the press and on social media. He said on Twitter that during the incident, it “felt like the plane was free falling and many feared the worst because people weren’t fully aware of what was unfolding.” Incidents involving unruly airline passengers have been dramatically on the rise since late 2020, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. This year alone, the FAA reports that 394 incidents took place through Feb. 8, with 255 of those related to face-mask issues. Protective face coverings have been required by the Transportation Security Administration throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent testimony to a U.S. Senate panel overseeing transportation, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said his customer service staff have to devote a “significant share of their work … to enforcing mask mandates and other pandemic-related policies.” He added that “customer emotions run high, and the industry has experienced an unsettling raft of passenger disturbances and assaults onboard aircraft and in airports,” though he indicated that not all incidents are mask-related. Either way, Parker said that “the general level of disrespect, anger and impatience our team has had to manage in recent months is simply inexcusable. It should not be part of their jobs.” https://www.marketwatch.com/story/unruly-plane-passenger-tries-to-open-cabin-door-but-a-crew-member-saves-the-day-with-a-blow-from-a-coffee-pot-11644947764?siteid=yhoof2 Webinar: Why is the US so Conservative on ATC Innovation? The United States has long led the world in air traffic control technology. But in recent years, a number of technological innovations (such as remote/digital towers and space-based ADS-B) have been pioneered and put into regular use by air navigation service providers and companies before reaching airspace users in this country. In this webinar, aviation policy researcher Robert Poole reviews several such cases and suggests several hypotheses that might explain the U.S. lag in advanced technology implementation. Webinar is free to attend. Register: https://bit.ly/3rzLkvm ESASI 2022 'Maintaining the Momentum' Budapest, Hungary April 6th and 7th REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN For more information please go to : https://esasi.eu/esasi-2022/budapest-registration See you in Budapest Best regards Steve Hull IEng FRAeS FISASI GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Calling all Part 135 Operators, are you concerned about having an effective SMS? With safety management system (SMS) regulations on the near horizon for 14 CFR 135 operators, it is important to identify barriers to having an effective SMS. A significant challenge to implementing and maintaining a robust SMS is obtaining frontline employee participation. An SMS needs that frontline information to help identify hazards, mitigate risks, and monitor risk controls. My name is Jason Starke, and I am a doctoral candidate at Northcentral University. Please help me in my research to determine if there is a relationship between servant leadership, organizational commitment, and engagement in the SMS (i.e., safety citizenship behavior). If you meet all the following criteria, I would really appreciate your participation: · 18 year of age or older; · Employed by an organization that conducts operations under 14 CFR 135; · Employed by an organization that has implemented a safety management system; and · Employed as a flight crew member (cockpit or cabin) and/or as an aircraft mechanic. The survey only takes roughly 10 minutes to complete and will ask you questions about: · Servant leadership characteristics of your immediate supervisor or manager; · Your current level of commitment to your organization; and · Your perception of the degree to which you feel certain safety behaviors and safety management activities are part of your job responsibilities. Again, please help with the research on this important topic so that we can understand how servant leadership positively influences employee engagement in the SMS. If you are interested in participating in this study, please click this link: https://ncu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCJTGDxqF6wUk8m If you have questions, please contact me at J.Starke8609@o365.ncu.edu. I can’t thank you all enough for your participation! Jason Starke Position Title: Manager, Voluntary Safety Reporting Program (ASAP Manager) Company: NetJets Aviation, Inc. Area of Interest: Flight Operations Location: Columbus, OH, US, 43219 Req ID: 4781 Purpose of Position The Manager, Voluntary Safety Reporting Program position assists the Director, Aviation Safety in the execution of the comprehensive NetJets Safety Program. This includes the responsibility for management and operation of the Pilot, Flight Attendant, and Dispatch Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP) and related safety department functions. Tasks and Responsibilities · Evaluate, analyze and process safety reports submitted to any of the NJA administered Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP) including but not limited to: · Investigating the issues raised in each safety report. · Make recommendations to management regarding changes to policy, procedures and practices to enhance safety. · Collection and analysis of policy, maintenance records, and fatigue assessments to determine if safety enhancements are available or warranted. · Provide opinion and interpretation of collected materials to the ASAP ERC. · Act and speak on behalf of NJA as the ASAP Event Review Committee (ERC) representative on a rotating basis. · Administer corrective actions in response to ASAP ERC findings. · Plan for and manage all voluntary safety reporting program requirements for the Pilot, Flight Attendant, and Dispatch groups in line with FAA and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements. · Participate or lead investigations of the facts related to reports submitted through ASAP. · Research and analyze trend data in the NetJets Safety Program and other industry data. · Track ASAP related safety recommendations and corrective actions to ensure that follow-up actions have been taken that are effective. Determine if the actions have been effective and if not, make recommendations for additional changes or corrective action. · Manage the production of ASAP communications. · Acts as an information conduit to bring safety of flight issues to the attention of management and to deliver safety information to NJA employees. Education Bachelor's in Aviation Management or Business Management Certifications and Licenses FAA Commercial Instrument Years of Experience 2-4 years of experience Core Competencies Adaptability Collaboration Curiosity Service-Oriented Strives For Positive Results Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs) · Must be able to work independently and use independent discretion and judgment. · Exposure to responding to irregular events as well as identifying, evaluating and writing risk assessments for said events. · Experience with safety analysis, trending and risk assessment. · Experience or training in Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). · Ability to use sound judgment in analyzing reports, assessing risks and making recommendations. · Must possess a demonstrated high degree of personal and professional integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality. · Detail oriented characteristics with an ability to prioritize multiple objectives in a dynamic environment with constantly shifting priorities. · Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to write effective reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. · Technical computer expertise and proficient knowledge in commercial off-the-shelf applications, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). · Must be effective working both individually as well as in a team environment with the ability to interact in a tactful manner. · Able to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations with a detailed knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. · Demonstrated ability to interact with people at varying levels of authority. · Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to effectively present on both the individual level and to large audiences, including NJA employees, industry professionals and federal agencies. APPLY HERE Assistant Director, Air Traffic Management (ATM) Miami, United States of America | req1017 Employment Type: Permanent Contract Duration: ind. About the team you are joining Reporting to the Regional Director, Operations Safety and Security, the successful candidate will be responsible for Safety and Flight Operations activities related to Air Traffic Management (ATM) in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. What your day would be like The successful candidate must take a leading and proactive role in the region to enhance air traffic capacity planning and ensure a safe, economic, and efficient airspace environment. This will be accomplished through technical work and promoting IATA’s technical policies with air navigation service providers (ANSPs), civil aviation authorities (CAAs), Airport Authorities and International Agencies including ICAO & CANSO. Among the critical responsibilities associated with this role, the successful candidate will: Spearhead IATA’s contributions to the NEXTGEN initiative in the United States; Lead the implementation and optimization of airspace through direct routing, as an enabler of Free Route Airspace (FRA), both in the US and across the LATAM/CAR region; Contribute to wider use of efficient RNAV / RNP across the Latin American region, particularly focus on SIDs, STARs and Approaches to ensure maximum optimization when new or redesigned airspace in a TMA or airport is being developed. Develop activities for the implementation of infrastructure improvements essential for enhancement of air safety and secure CO2 emission savings in the region; Identify training and consultancy opportunities resulting in airspace/ATM optimization and efficiency for IATA members while maintaining an acceptable level of operational safety; Serve as the IATA technical lead in ATM consulting projects in the region including managing IATA deliverables and controlling their quality; Support the Regional Coordination Groups and address airline user requirements; Work closely with the regional ICAO offices, relevant government agencies, and regional organizations in pursuing IATA’s global strategy and policies; Monitor performance of the ATM system and promote action when critical deficiencies are identified; Provide information to member airlines on air traffic service disruptions; coordinate contingency measures, advise members on available courses of action and monitor progress. We would like to hear from you if: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, air traffic control, flight operations or any relevant discipline. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the aviation industry preferably in the fields of air traffic control or airline ATM or flight operations. Recent experience in an airline operations role would be considered advantageous. Strong communications skills, able to speak in public to large audiences of professionals in the aviation industry. Ability to deal with member airlines at a technical, safety, and operational level with a positive approach to problem solving. High degree of self – motivation and flexibility, confident and able to work with minimum supervision. Proven teamwork and initiative skills. Fluent spoken and written English and Spanish; proficiency in report writing. Capable of clear expression both written and verbal with tact and diplomacy. Travel Required: 30% Diversity and Inclusion are one of our key priorities and we want to role model it. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in which you can contribute at your best and be who you are. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be able to thrive to represent, lead and service the airline industry. If there is anything we can do to create a more comfortable interview experience for you, please let us know. Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you! APPLY HERE Curt Lewis