#OTD 2018: A loose B-nut on an imported helicopter necessitated a skilful autorotation into woodland. aerossurance.com/helicopters/... #helicopter #accident #aviationsafety #flightsafety #aviationmaintenance

#OTD 2016: Poor standards at a Boeing maintenance facility resulted in contamination of two oxygen systems on a USAF Presidential VC-25A (B747). We look at how it happened and oxygen system safety.
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CHC Sikorsky S-92A Seat Slide Surprise(s) - Aerossurance Failure to learn? In 2010 an Aircraft Commander was left 'hanging' after seat components omitted during maintenance. It reoccurred just 3.5 years later.

#OTD 2010 Failure to learn? An Aircraft Commander left 'hanging' on approach after seat components omitted during maintenance. Reoccurred just 3.5 years later. aerossurance.com/helicopters/... #humanfactors #aviationmaintenance #airworthiness #flightsafety #aviationsafety

SCTCC Launches FAA-Certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program St. Cloud Technical and Community College received FAA certification for its Aircraft Maintenance Technician program starting fall 2026 with industry partnerships and funding.

St. Cloud Technical and Community College earned FAA certification for its Aircraft Maintenance Technician program, launching fall 2026. Industry partners and $2M+ funding support training at SCTCC and St. Cloud Sky Central Airport. #SCTCC #FAA #AviationMaintenance
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#OTD in 2019: Latent Engine Defect Downs R44: NR Dropped to Zero During Autorotation: Crashing into trees decisive in occupants' survival say #NSIA. aerossurance.com/helicopters/... #helicopter #accident #flightsafety #aviationsafety #aviationmaintenance #humanfactors

#OTD 2021 Why a Collective Control Came Loose in a Pilot's Hand... Five months earlier a difficult to detect latent defect was introduced. aerossurance.com/helicopters/... #military #helicopter #aviationmaintenance #humancentreddesign #flightsafety #aviationsafety

#OTD 2011: An ATR72 suffered an uncommanded yaw and roll as it accelerated through 185 knots. The cause was traced to misassembly during a prior maintenance check. aerossurance.com/safety-manag... #flightsafety #aviationsafety #airworthiness #aviationmaintenance #humanfactors

UAMCO Gains FAA Certification to Expand LEAP Engine MRO Services UAMCO receives FAA Air Agency Certificate, enabling expanded MRO services for US-registered aircraft and supporting the CFM LEAP engine network.

UAMCO secures FAA certification to expand MRO services on US-registered aircraft, strengthening its role in the CFM LEAP engine network and partnership with GE Aerospace. #UAMCO #GEAerospace #AviationMaintenance
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Flying Control FOD: Screwdriver Found in C208 Controls - Aerossurance An attentive flying control rigging check finds a shocking piece of FOD that highlights the importance (yet again) of effective tool control.

An attentive flying control rigging check finds a shocking piece of FOD that highlights the importance (yet again) of effective tool control. aerossurance.com/safety-manag... ‎ #aviationsafety #flightsafety #aviationmaintenance #humanfactors #fod

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T-Bolt Trouble: Unrecorded Maintenance on US HEMS BK117C2/H145 and Loss of TR Pitch Control - Aerossurance Components disconnected without paperwork being raised, temporarily refitted finger tight and the absence of lockwire being missed....and not for the first time.

#OTD 2024: Components disconnected without paperwork, temporarily refitted finger tight and the absence of lockwire being missed....and not for the first time. aerossurance.com/helicopters/... #airambulance #helicopter #aviationmaintenance #humanfactors #flightsafety #aviationsafety

West Star Aviation Expands AOG Network with DCJet Acquisition West Star Aviation acquired DCJet to expand its Aircraft on Ground services, adding over 50 technicians and five strategic locations nationwide.

West Star Aviation expands its AOG network with the acquisition of DCJet, adding 50+ technicians and five key locations including San Juan. This strengthens rapid aircraft repair capabilities across the US and Caribbean. #WestStarAviation #AOG #AviationMaintenance
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Flybe Fume Event (Part 1): Compressor Wash Maintenance Human Factors Case Study - Aerossurance A series of systemic maintenance human factors issues emerge from a detailed AAIB investigation into cockpit/cabin fume event.

#OTD 2019: A series of systemic maintenance human factors issues emerge from the AAIB investigation into cockpit/cabin fume event. aerossurance.com/safety-manag... #flightsafety #aviationsafety #aviationmaintenance #humanfactors

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Missing Cotter Pin Causes Fatal S-61N Accident - Aerossurance A missing flying control cotter pin was identified by the NTSB investigation into a fatal S-61N accident in Hawaii. Interview evidence raises SMS effectiveness concerns.

#OTD 2022: A missing cotter pin was identified by the NTSB investigation into a fatal S-61N accident in Hawaii. Interview evidenced raised SMS effectiveness concerns. aerossurance.com/air-accident... #aviationmaintenance #humanfactors #helicopter #accident #flightsafety #aviationsafety

#OTD 2018: An USAF AIB report paints a sorry picture of a poor performing engine maintenance facility. But these shortcomings were known about over 5 years before this F-16CM accident... aerossurance.com/safety-manag... #aviationsafety #flightsafety #aviationmaintenance

#OTD 2014 (2/2): Unclear communications, shift handover & roles and responsibilities, complacency about fatigue and failure to use access equipment all feature in this serious incident. aerossurance.com/safety-manag... #flightsafety #aviationsafety #airworthiness #aviationmaintenance #humanfactors

ATR72 In-Flight Pitch Disconnect and Structural Failure - Aerossurance Significant structural damage occurs when crew make opposing pitch inputs say ATSB. The damage is missed for 13 subsequent flights.

#OTD 2014 (1/2): Significant structural damage occurs when crew make opposing pitch inputs say ATSB. The damage is missed for 13 subsequent flights. aerossurance.com/safety-manag... #flightsafety #aviationsafety #airworthiness #aviationmaintenance #humanfactors

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A Screw in the Wrong Place...A Loss of Hoist Cable - Aerossurance An error of just a few millimetres resulted in a Breeze-Eastern hoist cable being dropped by an AW139...

#OTD 2024 An error of just a few millimetres resulted in a Breeze-Eastern hoist cable being dropped by an AW139...
aerossurance.com/helicopters/... #helicopter #SAR #hoist #HHO #flightsafety #aviationsafety #aviationmaintenance #humanfactors

#OTD 2018: AS350B2 #Helicopter Accident After Vibration from Unrecorded Maintenance aerossurance.com/helicopters/... #accident #aviationsafety #flightsafety #airworthiness #aviationmaintenance

NDI Process Failures Preceded B777 PW4077 Engine FBO - Aerossurance Weaknesses in procedures, training and facilities at a P&W Non Destructive Inspection shop struggling with a backlog of novel Thermal Acoustic Imaging inspections of PW4000 fan blades.

#OTD 2018: Weaknesses in procedures, training and facilities at a P&W #nondestructivetesting shop struggling with a backlog of novel inspections of PW4000 fan blades. aerossurance.com/safety-manag... #airworthiness #aviationmaintenance #humanfactors #aviationsafety #flightsafety

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Inadvertent Fire Bottle Discharge During Maintenance - Aerossurance The Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) has reported on an inadvertent fire bottle discharge incident during busy maintenance.

Inadvertent Fire Bottle Discharge During Maintenance aerossurance.com/safety-manag... #aviationmaintenance #humanfactors

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CENIPA Preliminary Report Revision 2 (5 Feb 2026): Omni H160 PR-OFB Ditching 2 Jan 2026 dedalo.sti.fab.mil.br/file/PROFB/P...
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Virgin Australia Regional Airlines Adopts Embraer AHEAD System for E190-E2 Fleet Virgin Australia Regional Airlines partners with Embraer to implement the AHEAD predictive maintenance system on its new E190-E2 jets, enhancing operational reliability.

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines adopts Embraer’s AHEAD system for its new E190-E2 fleet, enabling predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability in Western Australia. #Embraer #VirginAustralia #AviationMaintenance
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