Flight Safety Information - February 17, 2022 No. 034 In This Issue : Incident: SkyUp B737 at Kiev on Jan 24th 2022, rejected takeoff twice due to speedbrakes not arming : Incident: Angara AN26 near Ust-Kut on Feb 15th 2022, engine shut down in flight : 2022 Aircraft Cabin Air Conference : Incident: American A321 near Greensboro on Feb 16th 2022, odour in cabin: : OmniSMS® is an integrated aviation QSMS for managing all safety and quality processes within your organization. : 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 : New atomic clock loses only one second every 300 billion years : 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: SkyUp B737 at Kiev on Jan 24th 2022, rejected takeoff twice due to speedbrakes not arming A SkyUp Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration UR-SQD performing flight SQP-591 from Kiev (Ukraine) to Lodz (Poland), was accelerating for takeoff from Kiev's runway 36R when the crew rejected takeoff at low speed (about 45 KIAS) due to an indication "Speed Brake do not arm". The aircraft slowed safely and vacated the runway, the indication disappeared. The crew worked the related checklists, returned to the holding point and attempted another takeoff, however, needed to reject again due to the same indication, this time at about 65 KIAS. The aircraft subsequently returned to the apron. The Ukrainien NBAAI reported maintenance carried out analysis, deferred two defects according to minimum equipment list requirements and released the aircraft to perform the flight. About 70 minutes after the second rejected takeoff the aircraft departed and reached Lodz with a delay of about 90 minutes. The NBAAI continued that maintenance continued analysis on Jan 25th detecting and fixing a fault in the speed brake autostow shields (dampening system). http://avherald.com/h?article=4f4af034&opt=0 Incident: Angara AN26 near Ust-Kut on Feb 15th 2022, engine shut down in flight An Angara Air Antonov AN-26, registration RA-26655 performing flight 2G-85 from Irkutsk to Erbogachen (Russia) with 14 passengers and 6 crew, was enroute about 35nm from Ust-Kut (Russia) when the crew received a low oil pressure and low quantity indication for the left hand engine (AI24VT). The crew decided to divert to Ust-Kut for a safe landing. Rosaviatsia reported the aircraft landed with just the right hand engine operating after an oil leak on the left hand engine. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f4ab8e2&opt=0 Incident: American A321 near Greensboro on Feb 16th 2022, odour in cabin An American Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N519UW performing flight AA-2036 from New York La Guardia,NY to Charlotte,NC (USA) with 126 passengers and 6 crew, was enroute at FL340 about 60nm northeast of Greensboro,NC (USA) when the crew decided to divert to Greensboro due to an odour in the cabin. The aircraft landed safely on Greensboro's runway 23R about 18 minutes later. The airline reported a Lithium Ion Battery in a customer's carry on luggage is suspected as source of the odour. However, the aircraft has been removed from service for a thorough inspection by maintenance. A replacement aircraft is going to be dispatched. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL2036/history/20220216/1515Z/KLGA/KCLT https://em-ui.constantcontact.com/em-ui/em/page/em-ui/email#edit/activity/ecb48ed0-b7a6-4f8f-aa71-056b76c0aea0 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 New atomic clock loses only one second every 300 billion years The device could help hunt dark matter or search for gravitational waves, scientists say. A group of physicists has announced one of the highest performance atomic clocks ever made. The instrument is said to measure time so precisely that it will only lose one second every 300 billion years, allowing for more exact measurements of gravitational waves, dark matter and other physics phenomena. A study based on the UW-Madison-led research was published Wednesday (Feb. 16) in the journal Nature. "Optical lattice clocks are already the best clocks in the world, and here we get this level of performance that no one has seen before," Shimon Kolkowitz, a University of Wisconsin-Madison physics professor and senior author of the study, said in a statement. "We're working to both improve their performance and to develop emerging applications that are enabled by this improved performance." Generally speaking, atomic clocks are clocks that track the resonances of atom frequencies, usually the atoms of cesium or rubidium. This process allows such clocks to measure time with a high degree of accuracy. NASA's Deep Space Atomic Clock is an example of a space-based experiment, which tested the technology in orbit for two years. Atomic clocks work by tracking the energy levels of electrons. "When an electron changes energy levels, it absorbs or emits light with a frequency that is identical for all atoms of a particular element," the university explained in the same statement. "Optical atomic clocks keep time by using a laser that is tuned to precisely match this frequency, and they require some of the world's most sophisticated lasers to keep accurate time." The new study created a multiplexed clock, which separated strontium atoms into a line in a single vacuum chamber. The team used a "relatively lousy laser," as Kolkowitz called it, that still managed to produce near world record levels of precision in measurement. If they shone the laser on only a single clock, the laser excited electrons in the same number of atoms for only one-tenth of a second. But with two clocks at the same time, the atoms stayed excited for 26 seconds. NASA's Deep Space Atomic Clock, seen here in an artist's illustration, will test out new technology to for deep-space navigation. NASA's Deep Space Atomic Clock, seen here in an artist's illustration, will test out new technology to for deep-space navigation. (Image credit: NASA) "Normally, our laser would limit the performance of these clocks," Kolkowitz said. "But because the clocks are in the same environment and experience the exact same laser light, the effect of the laser drops out completely." The group then attempted to measure differences between clocks precisely, because two groups of atoms in slightly different environments will "tick" at different rates due to changes in magnetic fields or gravity. The team ran the experiment over 1,000 times to measure the difference, finding more precision in that measurement over time. Ultimately, the researchers detected a difference in the ticking rate between two atomic clocks "that would correspond to them disagreeing with each other by only one second every 300 billion years — a measurement of precision timekeeping that sets a world record for two spatially separated clocks," the university said. Coincidentally, an unrelated study in the same issue of Nature published a frequency difference between the top and bottom of a dispersed cloud of atoms about 10 times better than the UW–Madison group. The other study, led by a research institute in Colorado called JILA (formerly known as the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics), set the world record overall for the most precise frequency difference. The UW-Madison group comes in second. "The amazing thing is that we demonstrated similar performance as the JILA group despite the fact that we're using an orders of magnitude worse laser," Kolkowitz said. "That's really significant for a lot of real-world applications, where our laser looks a lot more like what you would take out into the field." https://www.space.com/atomic-clock-one-second-300-billion-years 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