Flight Safety Information - October 25, 2022 No.206 In This Issue : Incident: TUI B738 enroute on Oct 16th 2022, hydraulic problems : Incident: France A320 at Munich on Oct 16th 2022, rejected takeoff : Incident: United B737 near Kansas City on Oct 8th 2022, engine shut down in flight : Incident: THY A21N near Frankfurt on Oct 21st 2022, cargo fire indication : Business Class Passenger Booted Off Plane After Warning Cabin Crew Not To Look At Her For Nine Hours : Former U.S. military pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia, faces extradition : Australia to investigate reports pilots trained Chinese military - minister : IATA airline safety conference focusing on safety leadership and safety audits : 11 safety features in aircraft cabins that you may not know exist : Business Aircraft Accident Reports: October 2022 : Safety board releases preliminary report for Pasco airplane crash : Southwest Airlines flight has emergency landing at Jacksonville International Airport after fuel leak: Airport : TSA catches man with loaded gun at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport : Airbus eyes Saudi deal for almost 40 A350 jets : Bill Gates Backs Startup Turning Alcohol Into Jet Fuel : NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Space Station Cargo Launch, Docking : Position Available: Manager, Voluntary Safety Reporting Program (NJUS) : Position Available: FOQA Specialist (NJUS) : Research Study: Professional Pilot Occupational Risk(s) Survey : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Incident: TUI B738 enroute on Oct 16th 2022, hydraulic problems A TUIFly Boeing 737-800, registration D-ATUA performing flight X3-4282 from Munich (Germany) to Heraklion (Greece), was enroute at FL370 about 40nm northnortheast of Tirana (Albania) when the crew decided to return to Munich reporting a hydraulic problem. The aircraft landed safely back on Munich's runway 26L about 2:36 hours after departure. A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration D-AHFV reached Heraklion with a delay of about 8:45 hours. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Munich for about 31 hours before returning to service. https://avherald.com/h?article=50003dfb&opt=0 Incident: France A320 at Munich on Oct 16th 2022, rejected takeoff An Air France Airbus A320-200, registration F-GKXJ performing flight AF-1623 from Munich (Germany) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (France), was accelerating for takeoff from Munich's runway 26R when the crew rejected takeoff at about 100 knots over ground. The aircraft slowed safely, vacated the runway and stopped on the adjacent taxiway for about 10 minutes. The aircraft subsequently returned to the hold short line of runway 26R and departed about 27 minutes after the rejected takeoff. According to information The Aviation Herald received the crew reported an "unsafe indication" and "pilots' decision" as reason for the rejected takeoff. https://avherald.com/h?article=50003c55&opt=0 Incident: United B737 near Kansas City on Oct 8th 2022, engine shut down in flight A United Boeing 737-700, registration N54711 performing flight UA-2168 from Santa Ana,CA to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), was enroute at FL410 about 100nm westnorthwest of Kansas City,MO (USA) when the right hand engine (CFM56) emitted loud bangs and streaks of flames associated with vibrations prompting the crew to shut the engine down. The aircraft diverted to Kansas City for a safe landing on runway 19L about 40 minutes later. A replacement Boeing 737-700 registration N27734 reached Chicago with a delay of about 3:15 hours. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 3.5 days before returning to service. https://avherald.com/h?article=50003abe&opt=0 Incident: THY A21N near Frankfurt on Oct 21st 2022, cargo fire indication A THY Turkish Airlines Airbus A321-200N, registration TC-LSR performing flight TK-1988 from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to Istanbul (Turkey), was enroute at FL350 about 75nm eastsoutheast of Frankfurt/Main (Germany) when the crew declared Mayday reporting a cargo fire and decided to divert to Frankfurt. The aircraft landed safely on Frankfurt's runway 25C about 25 minutes after leaving FL350. Attending emergency services found no trace of fire, heat or smoke. The aircraft remained on the ground in Frankfurt for about 4 hours, then continued the journey and reached Istanbul with a delay of about 4.5 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=4fffa4b0&opt=0 Business Class Passenger Booted Off Plane After Warning Cabin Crew Not To Look At Her For Nine Hours Air rage is at an all-time high, and this latest incident is no exception. Daniele De Matos, a software company concierge had plans to fly from Sydney, Australia to Honolulu, Hawaii for work, however, a series of moody moments led to her getting kicked off the Hawaiian Airlines flight. According to Daily Mail, travel troubles began upon boarding when the cabin crew directed the 36-year-old to an economy seat, prompting the accused to verbally abuse staff members. The cabin crew realized they made a mistake, as De Matos booked a business class ticket, and directed her to the correct seat where she calmed down. “Shortly after, cabin crew took an alcoholic drink prematurely which caused the accused to become verbally abusive towards that staff member,” according to documents tendered in Downing Centre Local Court. “The accused mood changed quickly, and she was apologetic and remorseful after this.” It wasn’t long before her improved mood shifted yet again. As the plane started its taxi toward the runway, De Matos began “staring down” the crew member who had previously taken her drink while she was performing the inflight safety demonstration. The stare-down left the stewardess feeling intimidated but according to the statement of facts, this is where things get interesting. “Shortly after the demonstration concluded, the accused ordered the cabin crew not to look at her for nine hours,” it said. passenger booted off Hawaiian Airlines flight Over Before It Began “As a result of these interactions, the cabin crew advised the captain of the accused’s behavior. The captain formed the view that the accused’s erratic and disorderly behavior presented a risk to the safety of the aircraft”. The captain decided it was best to return the aircraft to the terminal to offload De Matos. Another female cabin crew member approached her to explain what was going on, which you can imagine was not well-received. “During this, she placed her hand on the accused’s shoulder to calm her, which caused the accused to act aggressively towards the crew member,” the statement of facts said. De Santos’ time on the plane lasted all of 45 minutes before Hawaiian Airlines airport operations staff came on board to order De Matos off the aircraft. Upon refusal to vacate the plane, they called the airport police for help. When Australian Federal Police officers came to take De Matos away she was ‘belligerent’ but eventually walked off the plane of her own accord. De Matos’ actions delayed the flight for more than an hour, however, upon debarkation she was arrested and charged. De Matos pleaded guilty to one count of behaving in an offensive or disorderly manner affecting safety when she appeared before magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis on Monday. Tsavdaridis convicted De Matos and fined her $600. Australian Federal Police Are Fed Up TN previously reported on the increased stress cabin crew are experiencing at the hands of unruly passengers. De Matos’s arrest came two weeks after police warned passengers that displays of offensive, violent, and disruptive behavior would not be tolerated in the air or on the ground as passenger numbers continue to increase. AFP Detective Superintendent Morgen Blunden said the agency could not be more clear in warning the public that police had zero tolerance for anti-social, dangerous, or violent behavior at airports. “We are once again reminding the public to act considerably at airports and treat other passengers and staff members with respect,” Detective Superintendent Blunden said. “There is no excuse for this type of behavior and those who choose to act in an anti-social or aggressive manner will be held to account.” https://www.yahoo.com/news/business-class-passenger-booted-off-203626461.html Former U.S. military pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia, faces extradition SYDNEY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - A former U.S. military pilot and flight instructor who worked in China was arrested in Australia and faces extradition to the United States, Australian court documents and company records show. Australian Federal Police arrested Daniel Edmund Duggan, 54, on Friday in the rural town of Orange in New South Wales, and he appeared in court there on the same day, court records show and two police sources and his lawyer confirmed. His lawyer appeared by videoconference, and Duggan was denied bail and taken to the nearby Bathurst jail, two of the sources said. Duggan is a former U.S. citizen and the federal police were acting on a U.S. request for his arrest ahead of likely formal extradition proceedings, said one of the police sources, who was not authorised to speak publicly. Duggan's next court appearance will be in Sydney in November to consider any bail application. Details of the U.S. arrest warrant and the charges he faces are sealed. "An individual was arrested on 21 October 2022 pursuant to a request from the United States of America for their provisional arrest," a spokesman for the federal Attorney-General's Department said in a written statement to Reuters. "As the matter is before the courts, it would not be appropriate to comment further." The arrest came the same week Britain warned dozens of former military pilots to stop working in China or face prosecution on national security grounds under new laws. Australia is also investigating reports some of its former fighter pilots have been approached to work in China. read more An aviation source told Reuters that the FBI sought Duggan because of his work in China. His lawyer, Dennis Miralis of Nyman, Gibson and Miralis, said he could not comment. Duggan moved to Australia after a decade in the U.S. military and started a business called Top Gun Tasmania, hiring former U.S. and British military pilots to offer tourists joyrides in fighter jets, company records show and aviation sources confirmed. Duggan also flew ex-military aircraft in Australian air shows, three pilots told Reuters. Top Gun Tasmania's website says Duggan flew Harrier jump jets in the U.S. Marines and was an air combat instructor. He moved to Beijing in 2014 and soon after sold Top Gun Tasmania, filings in Australia for the company show. Duggan's LinkedIn profile said he has been working in Qingdao, China, since 2017 as the managing director of AVIBIZ Limited, described as "a comprehensive aviation consultancy company with a focus on the fast growing and dynamic Chinese Aviation Industry". Hong Kong company records show AVIBIZ Limited was registered there by Australian passport holder Daniel Edmund Duggan in 2017 and dissolved in 2020. Duggan could not be immediately reached for comment. Under Australia's extradition treaty with the United States, the U.S. government will have 60 days to make an extradition request. The treaty allows Australian citizens to be extradited. https://www.reuters.com/world/exclusive-former-us-military-pilot-who-worked-china-arrested-australia-faces-2022-10-25/ Australia to investigate reports pilots trained Chinese military - minister SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Australia's defence minister said its military was investigating reports former pilots were accepting training roles in China, as Britain said it could take legal action on national security grounds to stop its pilots being similarly recruited. The British government said on Tuesday it was taking steps to stop former British military pilots training the Chinese armed forces, with British media reporting that a South African flight school was acting as an intermediary for China's People's Liberation Army to recruit pilots. read more British Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said in an interview with Sky News the government would change the law to make it an offence for a pilot to continue training a foreign military after being warned by British intelligence agencies. The South African company, Test Flying Academy of South Africa (TFASA), did not respond to a Reuters request for comment on whether it had hired pilots from Britain, Australia and New Zealand to work for it in China. A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) spokesman said it was aware of "four former serving personnel who have left to gain employment with (TFASA)". "NZDF personnel are free to be able to gain employment once they leave service, however depending on their decisions, there may be repercussions to any future employment with the NZDF," the spokesman said in a statement. Acting to serve the interests of a foreign group or government, in conflict with New Zealand's national interest, could impact eligibility to hold a national security clearance, he added. Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said he had asked the defence department to investigate claims that former Australian military pilots had also been recruited by the South African flight school to work in China. "I would be deeply shocked and disturbed to hear that there were personnel who were being lured by a pay check from a foreign state above serving their own country," Marles said in a statement. "I have asked the department to investigate these claims and come back to my office with clear advice on this matter." Liberal party defence spokesman Andrew Hastie told Sky News Australia he knew of two former Australian fighter pilots who had been approached to join the programme to train the Chinese military but declined. Hastie was assistant defence minister until the May election when the Liberal coalition lost government, and he cited a defence source. In an undated advertisement with the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) available online, TFASA said it was seeking a number of fixed wing and helicopter test pilot instructors to work at an undisclosed location in "Far East Asia" with an initial contract commitment of four years. The requirements included having graduated from military test flight schools in the United States or Britain. "I don't know anyone who has gone, but they're clearly targeting Western/Five Eyes test pilots," an SETP member based in Australia told Reuters on condition of anonymity, referring to the intelligence group of Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. "We all go to the schools they listed." TFASA also runs a flight school for Chinese airline pilots in South Africa as a joint venture with one of China's largest state-owned aeronautic companies, AVIC, according to its website. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-investigate-reports-pilots-trained-chinese-military-minister-2022-10-19/ IATA airline safety conference focusing on safety leadership and safety audits The International Air Transport Association (IATA) – the global representative body for the airline industry – opened its 2022 Safety Conference on Tuesday. The conference is being held in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, and Emirates is the host airline. Two of the top items on the agenda are the Safety Leadership Charter and the evolution of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). The Safety Leadership Charter has been developed by IATA in consultation with its member airlines, as well as the wider aviation community. It is intended to help aviation executives to develop positive safety cultures, and strengthen safety performance and operational resilience within their organisations. “Safety begins at the top,” points out IATA senior VP operations, safety and security Nick Careen. “Aviation executives need to demonstrate safety leadership and a strong commitment to a positive safety culture and then ensure that vision is conveyed across the entire organisation. This is critical to ensuring continued high levels of safety as the industry emerges from the turbulence and disruption of the last two years and demand for air travel accelerates.” Undergoing IOSA is an IATA membership requirement. Safety data shows that, in aggregate, airlines on the IOSA registry are significantly safer than airlines that are not on the IOSA registry. IOSA registry airlines in 2021 had an all-accident rate of 0.45, which was more than six times less than the figure of 2.86 recorded by non-IOSA airlines. “IOSA is recognised as the gold standard for airline operational safety,” he highlights. “Today, however, we have access to significantly more data than we did when IOSA was created nearly 20 years ago, enabling it to be even more effective. Focusing on pertinent safety risks while maintaining a baseline of safety, will contribute to raising the safety bar even higher.” To further improve IATA airline safety, an adaptive approach driven by risk and data will be needed. IOSA will have to align with the specific risk factors of each airline in order to be relevant in improving their safety. The intent is to evolve IOSA into such a risk-based model. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/iata-airline-safety-conference-focusing-on-safety-leadership-and-safety-audits-2022-10-25 11 safety features in aircraft cabins that you may not know exist This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. A modern airliner is a complex piece of machinery. Fitted with sophisticated navigation equipment, it can take off in near zero visibility and climb to altitudes seven miles above the ground. It hurtles through the sky at 600 mph in an atmosphere where the temperature can drop to as low as -94°F (-70°C), while maintaining comfortable conditions for the passengers inside. As the aircraft nears its destination, the pilots are able to guide their way down toward a runway just 148 feet (45 meters) wide, landing safely in even the worst weather conditions. However, the flight deck isn't the only place where there is a wealth of technical equipment designed to keep all on board safe. At first glance, the cabin of an aircraft may seem to be made up only of rows and rows of seats, overhead lockers and a few galleys where the flight attendants prepare the food. Yet, hidden out of sight are a number of safety features — from fire extinguishers and smoke masks to survival equipment and portable oxygen. Firefighting equipment You may think that your flight attendants are on board to keep you fed and supplied with drinks for the entire flight. This is part of their role. However, the main reason for their presence is to manage any emergencies that may occur in the cabin that the pilots cannot deal with themselves. For example, flight attendants are trained to deal with any fires in the cabin. All modern aircraft also feature a wealth of fire detection and firefighting equipment to help the crew deal with this potential danger. Smoke detectors Each airplane restroom is fitted with a smoke detector in the ceiling, as well as a heat detector in the waste bin compartment. Should smoke be detected in the cubicle, or heat sensed in the bin, the system activates alarms in both the cabin and the flight deck. Upon hearing the alarm, flight attendants must immediately check out the situation and take any appropriate action as per their training. Aircraft bathrooms have a variety of fire protection systems. DARREN MURPH/THE The smoke-detection system is so sensitive that sometimes, should the toilet door be opened at the same time as an oven in the galley, the steam from the oven can trigger the smoke detection system. Even though this false alarm may get the heart rate going, it’s good to know that the system is sensitive enough to detect even the smallest traces of smoke. Fire extinguishers If a fire breaks out in the cabin, the flight attendants must deal with it without delay. As a result, a number of fire extinguishers are stored at various locations around the aircraft. This means that no matter where the fire is situated, the closest fire extinguisher is never far away. If more are needed, other crew members can quickly collect them and bring them to the site of the incident. Smoke hoods and fire gloves Other threats when it comes to fire are smoke inhalation and the heat generated by the fire. It’s no good giving a crew member a fire extinguisher if they can't get close enough to the fire to deal with it. As a result, normally under or in the area around each crew seat is a smoke hood and a pair of fireproof gloves. The smoke hood is stored in a quick-access box, meaning that the crew member can grab it and put the hood on in a matter of seconds. Once on, the hood provides full respiratory protection, preventing smoke from entering the hood, and supplies a constant flow of oxygen into the mask. The fire gloves allow the crew member to get the extinguisher close to the fire, without burning their hands. Onboard wheelchair Many flights may have a number of passengers with reduced mobility. Passengers with the least mobility will normally bring their own wheelchair to the aircraft door, at which point they face a problem: Most personal chairs are too wide to fit down the narrow aircraft aisles. To get the passenger to their seat, most larger aircraft have a special onboard wheelchair that the passenger can use. The wheelchair can also be used during the flight, allowing the passenger to get to and from the bathroom when they need to use it. Stowage latches If you sit near a galley during a flight, you’ll no doubt hear a near-constant clicking and snapping sound for the duration of your journey, particularly around the time when the crew gets ready for takeoff and landing, or prepares the meals and drinks service. What are these odd noises? The galley of an aircraft is as close to a fully functioning restaurant kitchen as you can get seven miles above the ground. Yet, it would be extremely dangerous without some of the exceptional features designed to address the dynamic nature of the aircraft: In other words, this kitchen is constantly moving, and so is everything in it. Aircraft galleys have red latches to ensure that the boxes and carts do not move during take-off, landing and turbulence. PETER ROTHBART/THE POINTS GUY The carts and boxes that flight attendants are constantly snapping open or closed are used to store all the food, drink, plates, glasses and other sundries for hundreds of passengers for the duration of a flight. These items, and the storage boxes, are heavy. If they were to come loose during takeoff, landing or turbulence, they could inflict serious injury. Because of this, all stowages on the aircraft have some form of latch or lock to ensure that any stowed box, cart or any other item stays firmly in position, no matter how rough the ride gets. The default position for all latches on the aircraft is the locked position as turbulence could strike at any time. This means that any time the crew needs access to these stowages, they must unlock the latches, remove the cart or item that they need and then relock the latches. It may be noisy and distracting but it ensures that the risk of injury to crew or passengers is kept to a minimum at all times. Circuit breakers Fire is a hazard in the galley as well as the cabin, so there are only a few items in the galley with electrical power. These include the ovens and brewers for heating meals and making hot drinks, and the chillers that keep the food and beverage carts and their contents cold, even on long-haul flights. Should any of these items malfunction or the crew sense that there is smoke or a fire, the first course of action is to remove the power from the appliance. All the equipment is wired into the aircraft’s electrical supply, so there is no plug to pull out. Aircraft galleys have circuit breakers (top right) that allow the crew to quickly cut the power to any appliance that is causing issues. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY Instead, there is an electrical panel located in the galley that contains an electrical master switch for all the appliances and a number of circuit breakers. Turning off this switch and pulling the circuit breakers cuts electrical power to the equipment, removing a likely source of the fire. Taking these actions is fully reversible, so should it be a false alarm, the crew can always turn them back on and return to the service. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Cabin partitions and dividers Have you ever seen your crew messing about with the partition between cabins before takeoff and landing and wondered what was going on? If you weren’t paying close attention, you may not have even noticed at all. Every single request the crew makes of you before these critical stages of flight is there for your safety. Ensuring that your bag is under the seat in front, that your seat is upright and your tray table is folded away are all done to allow a quick escape from your seat (particularly the person in the window seat) in case of an emergency. Cabin partitions are there to divide up the aircraft into different sections when there is no solid feature like a toilet or galley. If this divider comes in an area between sets of aircraft doors, it is important that those behind the divider have a clear view of the space in front of them up to the next exit door. This is done so that, once again, in the case of an emergency, passengers and crew have a clear view of the whole cabin and can see if there is smoke or another issue beyond the partition. These partitions, though seemingly solid, actually have a large section in the middle that can be opened, creating a large window and giving those sitting behind it a good view into the cabin in front. Defibrillator When you’re seven miles above the ocean, you’re a long way from urgent medical care. For this reason, flight attendants are trained in advanced first aid, including use of the defibrillator that is located on all American aircraft. Should a passenger be unfortunate enough to suffer a heart attack during a flight, the crew is trained to use the defibrillator, providing vital care that may make the difference between life and death. Portable oxygen “If the aircraft should experience a loss of cabin pressurization, pull an oxygen mask toward you and breathe normally.” This phrase may be second nature to most regular flyers. However, in the event of this happening, what do the flight attendants do? On the first sign of masks dropping down in the cabin, the crew must stop what they are doing and immediately grab a mask. Even if every seat is taken, aircraft manufacturers have thought of this and every other row has an extra mask, which ensures that there’s always an available mask nearby. However, if the loss of pressurization occurs over high terrain, it may be some time until everyone is able to take off their masks. In the meantime, the crew may have to move around the cabin to tend to passengers. To enable them to do so, fire extinguishers and portable oxygen bottles are stored at various locations around the aircraft. Should the crew need to move around the cabin, they can take one of these bottles, sling it over their shoulder, fit the attached mask to their face and continue to care for their passengers. The portable oxygen bottles can also be used if a passenger becomes unwell at any stage of the flight. Sometimes, particularly for elderly passengers, airplane travel can become a little too much. A few minutes of breathing 100% oxygen from one of these portable oxygen units may be enough to have them feeling normal again. Restraint kits Sadly, since a return to mass flying post-COVID, many airlines have seen an increase in disruptive passenger events on board their flights. Being stuck in a small metal tube while one person causes chaos isn’t safe for anyone. If the crew can't calm the passenger down and they consider the disruptive passenger a threat to those around them or the aircraft itself, the captain can authorize the use of a restraint kit. Disruptive passenger incidents were on the rise, even before COVID-19. CAA.CO.UK The process differs from airline to airline but usually consists of a form of handcuffs that flight attendants are trained to use to safely restrain the disruptive passenger and keep them in their seat until the aircraft lands and they can be handed over to the police. Bottom line Even though you may book your flight based on the quality of the inflight food or the comfort of the seats, all of those amenities are secondary to the safety features of the aircraft. Whether it’s fire detection, firefighting equipment or circuit breakers, there are a number of systems in place to ensure that fire never becomes a serious threat to the aircraft. Even seemingly insignificant things such as latches and locks ensure that the heavy carts in the galley don’t get loose during bad weather and injure people. For those with reduced mobility, there is even a special wheelchair kept on board the aircraft to help them get around the aircraft when they need to. Comfort is always nice to have on long flights, but safety will always be the number one priority. https://thepointsguy.com/news/aircraft-cabin-safety-features/ Business Aircraft Accident Reports: October 2022 PRELIMINARY REPORTS Gusts Lead To Caravan Freighter Runway Excursion - Cessna 208B, July 13, 2022, Salt Lake City, Utah The pilot of the Part 135 cargo flight suffered minor injuries when the airplane crashed left-wing low off the right side of the runway at Salt Lake City International Airport. He reported that windshear encountered during the landing flare made it impossible to maintain directional control so he initiated a go-around, only to have a downdraft push the airplane into the ground. A preliminary review found that 35 minutes before the accident, the National Weather Service had issued an Airport Weather Warning for outflow gusts of 26 knots or more. Two minutes after the crash the airport recorded gusts of 48 knots, and archived weather radar showed convective activity near the airport at the time of the accident. Four Fatalities in New Mexico Firefighting Crash - Bell UH-1H, July 16, 2022, Chapelle, New Mexico All four occupants perished when the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department helicopter went down about five minutes after departure. The pilot, two tactical flight observers, and a rescue specialist were returning to their base at Albuquerque's Double Eagle II Airport after supporting the New Mexico Forest Service’s efforts to contain the Calf Canyon/Hermits Creek wildfire complex. Following a fuel stop at Las Vegas Municipal Airport (New Mexico) and another water drop, the helicopter returned to the staging area, boarded the remaining personnel, and took off about 1915 local time. ADS-B Out track data showed the helicopter flying straight and level westbound at 550 feet agl and a steady groundspeed of 133 knots. The track ended around 1920 about half a mile from the accident site. Two witnesses who were watching the sunset from a ridgetop saw the helicopter fly past, then descend rapidly into the ground without turning, kicking up a large plume of dust. The main wreckage was found inverted at the end of a 160-foot debris path. Both the main rotor mast and tail boom were fractured. Crew Survives Medevac Helo Wire Strike - Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin 2, July 26, 2022, Hamilton, Ohio Despite warnings of their proximity to the landing zone and the pilot’s efforts to locate them from the air, the air ambulance struck high-tension power lines during its descent and fell 30 to 50 feet to the ground. The two pilots and medical crew member suffered only minor injuries, but all four main rotor blades were snapped in half, the main rotor gearbox and mounts were fractured, and the left engine was left hanging from its motor mounts. The flight departed at 0428 local time to respond to a pre-dawn automobile accident. About nine miles out, the pilot contacted fire department personnel on the scene to request a briefing and was advised of high-voltage power lines on the south side of the landing zone. Winds were calm and the pilot orbited the scene from south to north, but was unable to locate the power lines using either night-vision goggles or the helicopter’s landing light. Expecting them to be further from the landing zone, he initiated a steep descent, only to have the main rotor blades sever one of the powerline cables. No Injuries in TBM Gear Collapse - Socata TBM 700, Aug. 3, 2022, Carlsbad, New Mexico The pilot and both passengers were unhurt when the single-engine turboprop settled onto its belly after landing, skidding to a stop on the runway. The pilot said that he had entered the traffic pattern following another airplane from which he maintained visual separation. He recalled that his airplane seemed faster than usual even after he reduced power On short final, he heard “a low tone” that was not familiar but ignored it to “concentrate on landing the airplane.” The propeller struck the runway as the airplane settled and came to a stop near the centerline. Subsequent examination found the landing gear selector in the “down” position but the main gear only partly extended. Damage to the main gear doors was also consistent with the landing gear having been partially extended while the airplane slid down the runway. The pilot “did not recall when he put the landing gear switch down” or looking at the gear indicator lights during the approach. FINAL REPORTS Panel Configuration, Training Practices Cited in Night Ditching - Eurocopter EC135, March 14, 2018, Port Hedland, Western Australia The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) concluded that the instrument panel’s configuration for single-pilot operation hampered the instructor’s ability to monitor the flight instruments, delaying recognition of a dangerous descent rate over the ocean at night. The instructor escaped after the helicopter crashed into the water during an attempted marine pilot transfer (MPT) from an outbound bulk freighter, but the pilot under instruction (PUI), whose last helicopter underwater egress training was in 2011, was killed. The PUI had prior experience in both MPT flights and the EC135 but had not flown either since October 2011; in the interim, he’d flown Bell 206Ls from an inland base. He’d joined the operator in mid-February and completed 10 daytime MPT flights. The accident occurred on his first night of MPT flights under supervision; the ATSB noted that no more general night training was conducted before the night MPT flight. Conditions were clear but moonless. The first approach to the ship was broken off after the descent angle became excessive. The helicopter climbed well above its intended 700-foot traffic pattern altitude, reaching 1,100 feet early on the downwind leg before beginning to descend. As it slowed, its descent rate increased beyond 1,000 fpm, reaching a maximum of 1,800 fpm at an altitude of 300 feet. The instructor called for an increase in power and the descent slowed, but only to 1,280 fpm in the seconds before impact. He later reported being unable to see the vertical speed tape on either the primary flight display or standby attitude module. The ATSB also cited the lack of less demanding night training prior to MPT training and the trainee’s relative lack of recent make-and-model experience as increasing pilot workload in a degraded visual environment. Cause of Fatal Engine Stoppage Not Determined - Piper PA-46 JetProp conversion, Sept. 20, 2020, Hilltop Lakes, Texas NTSB investigators were unable to identify the cause of the total loss of engine power that precipitated an unsuccessful emergency landing attempt. The pilot and all three passengers were killed when the airplane stalled about one-quarter mile beyond the departure end of the private-use runway. ADS-B data showed that it descended from cruising altitude to the last data point about one mile south of the airport at an average rate of 1,392 fpm. The flight was en route from Horseshoe Bay, Texas, to Natchitoches, Louisiana, at an altitude of 19,000 feet when the 59-year-old commercial pilot declared an emergency, reporting a total loss of engine power. He chose to divert to the Hilltop Lakes Airport (0TE4), a privately-owned, private use field with a 3,018-foot runway about five miles south of his location. ADS-B data indicate that the airplane flew directly to the airport and made one circle while descending. It entered a downwind leg for Runway 15 at an estimated 5,000 feet agl; composite flight track data indicated that a mile from the threshold of Runway 15, it was still at 1,250 feet at 169 knots groundspeed. Witnesses on a miniature golf course about one--quarter mile south of the departure end of the runway saw an airplane they thought was taking off until they noticed that the propeller was not turning. It entered a “really hard” left bank before the nose dropped and it crashed in a near-vertical descent. Data downloaded from the airplane’s Shadin Avionics engine trend monitor (ETM) showed three unsuccessful attempts to start the engine before takeoff; it caught on the fourth try. The ETM did not record any attempt to restart the engine during the descent. Checklist guidance for an engine failure called for trimming the airplane to maintain 90 knots indicated airspeed; recorded groundspeeds ranged from 122 to 172 knots. The power-off landing checklist recommended entering the downwind leg at 1,500 feet above ground level “for normal approach.” The NTSB found ample uncontaminated fuel on board and no evidence of any mechanical failure. They cited “the pilot’s failure to establish and maintain a proper glidepath” as a contributing factor in the accident; principal causes included the initial power loss and “the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.” “Gate-crashing” Error Damages Global 6000 - Bombardier BD-700-1A10 (Global 6000), Oct. 13, 2021, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa An apparent mixup in ground communications led the crew of a Maltese-registered Global 6000 to attempt to taxi through a gate opened for a preceding aircraft without contacting the gate operator. The right wing’s number-two leading edge slat was damaged when the airport’s Echo gate closed behind the leading aircraft as the Dubai-bound jet began to taxi through. The gate operator is in a remote location without a direct line of sight and responds to radio requests to open the gate, closing it once the requesting aircraft reports having passed through. The investigation by the South African Civil Aviation Authority found that the Global 6000’s crew contacted clearance delivery and then the Denel Campus radio operator, who cleared them to taxi at their own discretion and to “report through the Echo gate.” They read back the instruction to give way to the preceding airplane, but never changed to the Apron Control frequency. Closed-circuit television footage showed the jet taxiing toward the gate as it began to close, veering left and stopping just before impact. The flight crew had been provided with a copy of the Apron and Denel Operating Procedures but had not previously visited the FBO. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-10-24/business-aircraft-accident-reports-october-2022 Safety board releases preliminary report for Pasco airplane crash PASCO, Wash. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary aviation investigation report regarding the Pasco plane crash from September 20, when ten passengers in a Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute private plane crashed on a Tri-Cities Airport runway. A problem with the landing gear was initially reported, leading the plane to skid along the runway before catching fire. Luckily, all ten people were OK. The plane, a Cessna 525B, was destroyed in the crash, according to the NTSB. The pilot reported an uneventful flight, requesting to land when the airport was visible. He reported starting to lower the flaps and extend the gear handle, but could not confirm if the gear was down and locked, according to the preliminary report. The pilot said no warnings were displayed on the plane system at that time. Further, the pilot said he realized that the plane had floated longer than anticipated before touching the runway. He said he realized the landing gear was not activated once the plane touched the runway. The plane slid down the runway, stopping near the departure end. The NTSB says the pilot then secured the engines and helped the passengers out. Before long, the plane caught fire. It was taken to a secured facility to be examined. The NTSB is continuing its investigation into the crash. https://www.fox41yakima.com/safety-board-releases-preliminary-report-for-pasco-airplane-crash/ Southwest Airlines flight has emergency landing at Jacksonville International Airport after fuel leak: Airport JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 landed safely Tuesday morning after an emergency landing at Jacksonville International Airport. The plane landed just before 8 a.m. after being diverted to JAX. According to the airport, there was a fuel leak in one of the engines prompting the pilot to shut it down. The plane landed safely. The flight left Tampa just before 7 a.m. and was scheduled to land in Indianapolis before it was diverted. More than 100 people were on board. News4JAX is working to learn more information and will update this article when it becomes available. https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/10/25/southwest-airlines-flight-has-emergency-landing-at-jacksonville-international-airport-after-fuel-leak-airport/ TSA catches man with loaded gun at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - TSA officers prevented a Georgia man from boarding a plane with a loaded gun at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Monday, according to the Transportation Safety Administration. The TSA says the .22 caliber pistol was loaded with eight bullets. It was the eighth gun detected at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport this year. The highest number of guns caught at the airport in a single calendar year. The TSA officer who was working the checkpoint X-ray monitor Monday spotted the gun among the man’s carry-on items as they entered the checkpoint X-ray machine. TSA alerted police, who took the handgun and cited the man on a weapons charge. The man also faces a federal financial civil citation for bringing a loaded gun to a security checkpoint. “Firearms are not allowed at a security checkpoint at any airport,” said Robin “Chuck” Burke, TSA’s Federal Security Director for the airport. “Our officers are skilled at ensuring prohibited items are not making it through our security checkpoints. Travelers need to pack their firearms properly in checked baggage to declare them or leave them at home. Now this individual faces a stiff financial federal civil penalty, which is an expensive mistake to make.” TSA has details on how to properly travel with a firearm posted on its website. https://www.wdbj7.com/2022/10/25/tsa-catches-man-with-loaded-gun-roanoke-blacksburg-regional-airport/ Airbus eyes Saudi deal for almost 40 A350 jets By Tim Hepher, Aziz El Yaakoubi and Yousef Saba • Proposed deal worth around $12 bln at list prices - sources • Part of Saudi drive to launch new airline - sources • Boeing keen to be part of the deal - sources • Final decision depends on top-level political approval Oct 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is in advanced negotiations to order almost 40 A350 jets from Airbus (AIR.PA) as part of a broader, multi-billion-dollar drive to launch a new airline and challenge heavyweight carriers in the Gulf, industry sources said. There is no guarantee of a deal but if confirmed, the purchase by the sovereign Public Investment Fund (PIF) could be announced as early as this week when Riyadh hosts a major forum, the Future Investment Initiative (FII), the sources said. A final decision on the proposed deal, worth around $12 billion at list prices, depends on political approval at the highest level, with Boeing also lobbying for a slice of the expansion despite a chill in U.S.-Saudi relations, sources said. One source familiar with the negotiation for the new airline, provisionally named "RIA", cautioned that it was "not over yet". Neither France-based Airbus nor Boeing (BA.N) had any comment. PIF did not respond to a request for comment. Industry sources said Boeing remained confident of winning at least part of a total requirement for around 68-75 jets via its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, already in use at state-owned Saudia. Reports have said that the new airline may also need smaller narrow-body jets. Reuters first reported in August that Saudi Arabia was discussing a significant order for wide-body jets. Bloomberg News reported on Sunday that any deal could involve up to 80 aircraft. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-eyes-saudi-deal-almost-40-a350-jets-sources-2022-10-23/ Bill Gates Backs Startup Turning Alcohol Into Jet Fuel LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels project is the firm’s first commercial-scale SAF plant and will be the first in the world to produce Alcohol-to-Jet SAF. Breakthrough Energy, an investment organization founded in 2015 by Bill Gates, announced that its first Catalyst project funding will go to LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Soperton, GA in the form of a $50 million grant. Breakthrough Energy Catalyst is a unique program that brings together corporate and philanthropic organizations to accelerate the deployment of essential technologies by funding key first-of-a-kind commercial-scale projects. Projected to be operational in 2023, LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels project is the firm’s first commercial-scale SAF plant and will be the first in the world to produce Alcohol-to-Jet SAF, which will lower emissions by at least 70% compared to fossil jet fuel. Once fully operational, this plant will play a critical role in scaling SAF production and bringing lower-cost sustainable fuels to market. The plant is expected to produce nine million gallons of SAF and one million gallons of renewable diesel annually, roughly doubling current SAF production in the U.S. Construction of the plant will enable the significant scale-up of LanzaJet’s technology within the U.S. and globally, with subsequent projects already in the planning phase in North America, Europe, and Asia that, together, would produce more than one billion gallons of SAF annually. First-of-a-kind projects for emerging technologies often struggle to access low-cost capital because they have high green premiums and frequently face unforeseen challenges and costs, especially in the current inflationary environment. By providing capital to these types of early commercial facilities, Catalyst funding can reduce risk for follow-on investments and accelerate the deployment of clean technologies. In this case, Freedom Pines Fuels’ Catalyst grant filled a funding gap and will enable the plant to maintain its current development timeline. Importantly, the grant will also spur further SAF innovation by helping create a new market for scalable, low-carbon ethanol from sustainable sources by setting the expectation that the plant will transition to second-generation ethanol, including from waste-based feedstocks, by its fifth year. This transition will complement work LanzaJet is already doing to build SAF plants using second-generation ethanol in the U.K. and develop strategic partnerships to accelerate the advanced fuel’s development, of which there is currently little supply in the market. “Breakthrough Energy Catalyst is a new way for the private sector to accelerate the clean energy transition by funding projects that will ensure essential climate solutions get to market on the timeline the world needs,” said Rodi Guidero, Executive Director, Breakthrough Energy & Managing Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures. “LanzaJet’s new sustainable aviation fuel plant could play a vital role in decarbonizing aviation while demonstrating how the jobs and businesses of the clean energy economy can power communities. We’re grateful to Catalyst’s partners, who understand climate leadership means supporting the technologies that will eliminate emissions and that solving our climate challenges will require nothing less than mobilizing the world’s economic engine to build a net-zero future.” “LanzaJet is grounded in innovation, and we work every day with a sense of urgency to address our global climate challenge,” said Jimmy Samartzis, LanzaJet CEO. “To maximize our impact and scale our technology to deliver significant quantities of sustainable aviation fuel worldwide, partnerships matter. We have a real opportunity on our doorstep to significantly scale-up and globally deploy our technology, and we wouldn’t be able to build this plant as quickly or affordably without Breakthrough Energy’s Catalyst grant, which reduced our total cost of capital and is critical to reducing emissions and accelerating the pace of bringing SAF to the global market.” Aviation accounts for approximately 2-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually, and as a “drop-in” fuel, sustainable aviation fuels offer an important way to quickly decarbonize aviation with existing aircraft currently in use around the world. Produced from a variety of low-carbon, sustainable feedstocks such as agricultural waste, municipal solid waste, energy crops, or carbon captured from industrial processes or ambient air, SAF is a like-kind replacement for traditional jet fuel and is compatible with existing aircraft and infrastructure. SAF can dramatically reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) compared to conventional fuel made from crude oil, while also significantly improving local air quality by reducing conventional air pollutants like particulate matter. Breakthrough Energy’s Catalyst grant joins earlier supporters of LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels plant, which has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, as well as investments from LanzaJet’s shareholders Mitsui & Co., Suncor Energy, LanzaTech, British Airways, and Shell. The plant is being built at a unique moment of opportunity for SAF. The recently signed Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits that will help jumpstart production of SAF in the U.S. and make clean jet fuels more price competitive. It also includes $297 million for a grant program dedicated to scaling up clean aviation technologies, including SAF. https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22512104/bill-gates-backs-startup-turning-alcohol-into-jet-fuel The ISS Progress 79 resupply ship from Roscosmos is pictured 261 miles above the Pacific Ocean after undocking from the Zvezda service module's rear port and departing the vicinity the International Space Station on June 1, 2022. Credits: NASA NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Space Station Cargo Launch, Docking NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the multi-national Expedition 68 crew aboard the International Space Station. The unpiloted Progress 82 mission is scheduled to launch at 8:20 p.m. EDT (5:20 a.m. Baikonur time) Tuesday, Oct. 25, on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Coverage will begin at 8 p.m. on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. The Progress spacecraft will dock to the space-facing side of the Poisk module two days later, on Thursday, Oct. 27. NASA TV coverage of rendezvous and docking will begin at 10:15 p.m., with docking scheduled for about 10:49 p.m. The International Space Station is a convergence of science, technology, and human innovation that demonstrates new technologies and enables research not possible on Earth. NASA recently recognized 21 years of continuous human presence aboard the orbiting laboratory, which has hosted 263 people and a variety of international and commercial spacecraft. The space station remains the springboard to NASA's next great leap in exploration including missions to the Moon under Artemis and ultimately, human exploration of Mars. Learn more about the International Space Station, its research, and crew, at: https://www.nasa.gov/station https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-to-provide-live-coverage-of-space-station-cargo-launch-docking-0 Job Title: Manager, Voluntary Safety Reporting Program (NJUS) 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. · Note: It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a full list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions worksheet for that position. Education Bachelor's in Aviation Management or Business Management Certifications and Licenses 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) · FAA Commercial Instrument or Dispatcher license preferred · 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. https://careers.netjets.com/job/Columbus-Manager%2C-Voluntary-Safety-Reporting-Program-%28NJUS%29-OH-43219/946328600/ Mallory Sweigart- Recruiter, Senior- Tel: 614-849-7376 - msweigart@netjets.com APPLY HERE Job Title: FOQA Specialist (NJUS) Purpose of Position The FOQA Specialist processes day-to-day Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) data using the Ground Data Replay Analysis System (GDRAS) and performs routine data analysis. The FOQA Specialist creates weekly and monthly deliverables in addition to working with Gatekeepers and other members of Safety and FOQA Management Team (FMT). Tasks and Responsibilities · Supports the FOQA Program Manager with daily administration of the FOQA efforts to ensure analysis of flight data for improved flight safety including validation of FOQA events, identification of events for Gatekeeper contacts and identification of events for Maintenance reporting. · Performs data analysis, root cause analysis and determines corrective actions of digital flight data to determine adverse events, trends in flight and maintenance operations. Coordinates and validates aircraft specific event definitions. Maintains and identifies new FOQA events, and manages documentation supporting these functions. · Prepares flight operations trending analysis charts and reports. Compiles and presents FOQA data summaries to enhance training, maintenance, flight operations. Performs specialized studies and fulfills special data requests. Assists in the creation of safety and FOQA department publications. Prepares reports, presentations, and statistical data required to identify trends for safety enhancement. · Oversees data collection process of aircraft fleet in conjunction with Maintenance. Education Bachelor's in Aviation or Engineering Certifications and Licenses Years of Experience 0-2 years of experience Core Competencies Adaptability Collaboration Curiosity Service-Oriented Strives for Positive Results Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs) · Basic computer programming and statistical methods experience · Strong work ethic, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a positive attitude toward teamwork · Previous experience maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operation practices · Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, including spreadsheet and database applications · Travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight stays · FAA Commercial Pilot License or higher preferred · Prior experience with Austin Digital or equivalent GDRAS platforms preferred · Knowledge of aircraft flight data recorders preferred · Previous work experience, preferably in 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 air carrier operations; quality control, maintenance, operations, safety or a combination of these areas. https://careers.netjets.com/job/Columbus-FOQA-Specialist-%28NJUS%29-OH-43219/891750500/ Mallory Sweigart- Recruiter, Senior- Tel: 614-849-7376 - msweigart@netjets.com APPLY HERE Research Study: Professional Pilot Occupational Risk(s) Survey My name is August Parker, and I am a Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. I am inviting employed professional pilots to participate in this study by completing an internet survey for a project entitled, “An Occupational Perspective: Therapeutic Interventions to Facilitate Job Performance in Aviators and Astronauts”. The purpose of this study is to assess professional pilots experience with risk(s) in musculoskeletal functioning, mental health, and overall well-being for flight performance. This is a one-time, voluntary survey that is anticipated to take no more than 10 minutes to complete. If you agree, your identity as a participant will remain anonymous during and after the study. This survey is not affiliated with any aviation-related organizations or facilities. I would be grateful if you could forward this message to other pilots in your workforce. If you have any questions, please contact me, August Parker by email at a.parker@usa.edu. For more information and access to the survey, please access the link provided below: https://sway.office.com/ksURu4OaOEAXm7mC?ref=Link THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT THE INSTITUTIONAL IRB CHAIR, DR. LORI KUPCZYNSKI, EMAIL: LKUPCZYNSKI@USA.EDU, PHONE: 904-330-1559 Thank you for your participation! August Parker, OTDS a.parker@usa.edu The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Dear Pilots and Flight Attendants, Did you know that the difference between a 14-hour flight time and an 18-hour flight time is 28%, which means 28% more exposure by occupants to the cabin environment and other aircraft influences. Keeping this in mind, I am working on a new research study that aims to review current Health & Safety International and National Regulations and best practices for operating Ultra-Long-Range Routes (ULR). ULR operations refer to "An operation involving any sector between a specific city pair (A-B-A) in which the planned flight time exceeds 16 hours, taking into account mean wind conditions and seasonal changes. The scope of this study is to identify different health-related factors affecting Aircrew (Pilots & Flight Attendants) who operate these routes. Based on this review, a gap analysis will be conducted, and recommendations will be presented to mitigate health and safety-related impact factors on Aircrew. As a part of this study, a survey is designed for Aircrew (Pilots and Flight Attendants) who operate on ULR flights. This survey aims to learn about their experience and the different health and safety impact factors that Aircrew experience while operating these routes. Aircrew sought to participate in this study needs to meet the following criteria: - Employed (in the last 24 months) by an air carrier operating scheduled ULR flights (>16hrs); - Qualified as an aircrew member to operate ULR flights. During this study, you will be asked to complete a brief online survey about your opinions concerning health-related issues while operating ULR routes. You will answer several questions about different health-related factors and how it affects your lifestyle, including any prominent experiences you have encountered. The completion of the survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes. If you meet the criteria and are interested in helping, sign up for the study by clicking the link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SV2D9KT You can also sign up by scanning the QR code below. Please let me know if you have any questions I can answer. Thank you for your participation Kind Regards, Aditya Rathi ISASI Robertson Fellow M.S. Safety Science '22 (Aviation Safety) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott rathia@my.erau.edu | (928)-632-2707 Curt Lewis