FAA Aviation News: A DOT/FAA Flight Standards Safety PublicationFlight Standards' Accident Prevention Program Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 2000 |
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... feet ( our next assigned altitude ) he did not level off even under direction from me . We descended 400 feet low before he could recover . I did not real- ize that the speed brakes were ex- tended , which contributed to the slow ...
... feet ( our next assigned altitude ) he did not level off even under direction from me . We descended 400 feet low before he could recover . I did not real- ize that the speed brakes were ex- tended , which contributed to the slow ...
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... feet , a crew might be instructed to report passing through 3,000 feet . They might then respond to and quickly re- solve a traffic alert , but forget the in- struction to report by the time they reach 3,000 feet . In this hypothetical ...
... feet , a crew might be instructed to report passing through 3,000 feet . They might then respond to and quickly re- solve a traffic alert , but forget the in- struction to report by the time they reach 3,000 feet . In this hypothetical ...
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... feet off the ground , and set- tle back on the runway , usually too far down the runway to stop safely . Once the weight is totaled , place- ment of that weight within the aircraft is calculated , and that's where balance comes in ...
... feet off the ground , and set- tle back on the runway , usually too far down the runway to stop safely . Once the weight is totaled , place- ment of that weight within the aircraft is calculated , and that's where balance comes in ...
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... feet at about 140 knots , the airplane began to buffet , elevator response be- came mushy , and it appeared the plane was ready to stall . When I reached to add more power , the airplane nosed over and began to turn . I went with the ...
... feet at about 140 knots , the airplane began to buffet , elevator response be- came mushy , and it appeared the plane was ready to stall . When I reached to add more power , the airplane nosed over and began to turn . I went with the ...
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... feet while within a horizontal distance of 100 yards from a whale . " ) The issue of animal spotting goes a lot further than the whales frequenting our waters . Seals and sea lion pups during this time of year spend a period of time on ...
... feet while within a horizontal distance of 100 yards from a whale . " ) The issue of animal spotting goes a lot further than the whales frequenting our waters . Seals and sea lion pups during this time of year spend a period of time on ...
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Page 13 - If the crewmember is incapacitated, he shall submit the statement as soon as he is physically able. (c) Where to file the reports. The operator of an aircraft shall file, with the field office of the National Transportation Safety Board nearest the accident or incident, any report required by this section.
Page 12 - Engine failure, damage limited to an engine, bent fairings or cowling, dented skin, small punctured holes in the skin or fabric, ground damage to rotor or propeller blades, damage to landing gear, wheels, tires, flaps, engine accessories, brakes, or wingtips are not considered "substantial damage...
Page 39 - Fats, Oils, & Sweets Use Sparingly Milk, Yogurt, & Cheese Group 2-3 Servings Vegetable Group 3-5 Servings...
Page 13 - ... to the extent necessary : (1) To remove persons injured or trapped ; (2) To protect the wreckage from further damage, or (3) To protect the public from injury. (c) Where it is necessary to disturb or move aircraft wreckage, mail or cargo...
Page 12 - Operator" means any person who causes or authorizes the operation of an aircraft, such as the owner, lessee, or bailee of an aircraft. "Serious Injury" means any injury which (1) requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within 7 days from the date the injury was received: (2) Results in a fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes, or nose) ; (3...
Page 11 - Aircraft accident" means an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight until such time as all such persons have disembarked...
Page 12 - ... means damage or structural failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics of the aircraft, and which would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component.
Page 13 - The operator of an aircraft involved in an accident or incident for which notification must be given is responsible for preserving to the extent possible any aircraft wreckage, cargo, and mail aboard the aircraft, and all records, including...
Page 13 - within 10 days after an accident, or after 7 days if an overdue aircraft is still missing. A report on an incident for which notification is required by § 830.5(a) shall be filed only as requested by an authorized representative of the Board.