Tindi Incident Update / FAA grounds all Max 9 / EASA Rule Making Initiative / Valujet 592 Crash Review

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Air Tindi Flight's Whiteout Woe

Recent images from the site and an interview with Air Tindi's CEO suggest their in their recent incident, their Twin Otter aircraft collided with terrain while the crew believed they were circling to assess landing conditions in a remote area 300 km northeast of Yellowknife, Canada. The crew, navigating near-whiteout conditions over the tundra, did not realize their perilous descent until moments before impact, highlighting the treacherous visibility challenges in Arctic flying. All passengers and crew survived with various injuries. This revelation accompanies an ongoing investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada into the December 2023 incident, underscoring the critical need for enhanced situational awareness and safety measures in extreme weather conditions. Click image above for reading the full Cabin Radio article!

Boeing 737 MAX Grounded After In-Flight Emergency

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered an immediate halt to flights of approximately 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets worldwide, following a severe fuselage breach on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 from Portland, Oregon to Ontario, California. The grounding, which affects both United and Alaska Airlines in the U.S., comes after the incident that forced the plane to make an emergency landing back in Portland, carrying 171 passengers and six crew members. The incident, captured in social media videos showing passengers with oxygen masks next to a large hole in the plane's side, has triggered an extensive investigation by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with Boeing expressing deep regret and affirming their commitment to safety and full support of the ongoing probe. The action also follows Boeing's recent advisories to check for possible loose bolts in the rudder control system of some 737 MAX airplanes, reflecting ongoing concerns over aircraft safety and manufacturing standards. Click image above for reading the full Forbes article!

EASA Launches Drone Survey for Future EU Regulations

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has initiated a comprehensive survey targeting unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturers, encompassing drones and kits, to understand current trends and anticipate growth within the EU's civil drone market. The survey's insights are set to inform the development of upcoming regulatory frameworks for UAS operations. Manufacturers involved in designing drones and auxiliary systems, such as parachutes and flight termination systems, are urged to participate in the survey by February 9, 2024, to shape the future landscape of drone regulations in the EU. Click image above for directly accessing the EASA Survey!

Airplane Crash & Incident Reviews: Valujet 592 Crash!

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

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