Three Fatal Crashes in The Americas kill 10 / SARPcheck not-for-profit governance

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Ecuadorian Army Helicopter Crash Kills 8

An Ecuadorian Army Mi-171C helicopter crashed in Tiwino, Pastaza, Ecuador, during a humanitarian mission amid river flooding. All eight on board, including crew and National Secretariat for Risk Management staff, perished as the helicopter was en route from Pastaza-Shell Mera Airport to the communities of Tiwino and Tababoro. The aircraft was destroyed, and search and rescue efforts were complicated by adverse weather conditions. Click image above for reading the full article!

Cessna 340A Crash in Puerto Cabello kills 1

A Cessna 340A RAM VI, registered YV3112, crashed into a lagoon near Puerto Cabello Airport, Venezuela, on April 26, 2024, at approximately 18:53 LT during its approach phase. The aircraft, departing from Los Roques Airport and destined for Valencia-Arturo Michelena International Airport, suffered substantial damage, resulting in one fatality and injuries to three of the five occupants. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Click image above for reading the full article!

Pilot Dies in Helicopter Crash in Anaconda During Seed Dropping Operation

A Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV helicopter crashed during a seed dropping operation near Anaconda, Montana, at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024. The incident occurred south of Anaconda while the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was conducting reclamation work; he sustained fatal injuries, and the helicopter incurred substantial damage. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the crash, which involved an aircraft operated by Heli Works Flight Services LLC. Click image above for reading the full article!

Q&A: SARPcheck safety audit, global wet lease, codeshare, ACMI Booster

Question:

Why is the SARPcheck audit program governed by a not-for-profit organization?

Answer:

In order to ensure the focus on elevating safety and enabling airline's business as top program priorities at all times. The NFP involves various stakeholder groups such as airlines, regulators, SQOs (the auditing entities) and other industry stakeholders who share the interest in SARPcheck's core values and priorities.

In this series I am answering some of the many questions I am asked following the recent release of this new program, which boosts both safety levels and airline businesses by enabling wet leases, codeshares, charters and ACMI. Send me your questions or find more information on www.SARP.org!

Airplane Crash & Incident Reviews: Situational Awareness & CRM: 727 Crash!

Read our today's review of just another tragic accident that moved the world back when it happened and far beyond. Click image above for reading the full article!

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