...United States Air Force C-17 Crash 28 July 2010 Joint Base Elmendorf -Richardson, Alaska Carnell E. Chappelle Jr Commercial Aviation Safety Tom Stein 9 April 2011 USAF C-17 Crash Abstract On the 28th of July 2010, an Air Force C-17 took of from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska so it could practice for an air-show that was to happen later on in the week. During the first minute of flight that included takeoff, a steep climb followed by an aggressive left turn and as planed the aircraft executed another aggressive right hand turn so he could line up with runway 6 for a high speed low pass, It was during this right hand turn that the aircraft entered into a low altitude stall and crashed killing all crew onboard. It was found that pilot error was the cause of the crash. On the 28th of July around 1800, an Air Force C-17a with a total of 4 crew members to include the load master, took off on runway 06 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. It was a schedule practice flight for the aircrew so they could practice for the Arctic Thunder airshow that was to happen a few days later on the 31st of July. The flight was intended to show the crowd the extreme maneuverability of the C-17. The practice flight included a maximum climbout followed by a steep left turn. After the left turn, the aircraft was to inter another steep right hand turn that would allow the C-17 to line up with the runway that it just...
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...AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM EASTERN SKY AIRLINES DIEGO LUIS PALACIN ENDERS INDEX 1. SECTION ONE: SAFETY POLICY 2. SECTION TWO: SAFETY AND HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES 3. SECTION THREE: EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION 4. SECTION FOUR: SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS 5. SECTION FIVE: DISCILINARY POLICY 6. SECTION SIX: HAZARD RECOGNITION, PREVENTION AND CONTROL 7. SECTION SEVEN: ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING 8. SECTION EIGHT: EMERGENCY PLANING AND RESPONSE 9. SECTION NINE: SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING AND EDUCATION 10. SECTION TEN: SAFETY AND HEATH ASSISTANCE RESOURCES 11. SECTION ELEVEN: CONTACT INFORMATION SECTION ONE SAFETY POLICY Safety is a team effort – Let us all work together to keep this a safe and healthy workplace Eastern Sky Airlines places high value on the safety of its employees and passengers. Eastern Sky Airlines is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees and has developed this Aviation Safety Program for injury and accident prevention to involve management, supervisors, and employees in identifying and eliminating or reducing hazards that may develop during ground or air operations. Eastern Sky Airlines Safety Program objective is to create a safety culture in which we stress to all employees that safety is as important as any other business function. Only thought the joint commitment on the part of management and employees can workplace accidents and injuries be reduced or eliminated. Employees should be encouraged to not only work safely...
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...Aviation Safety Abstract Aircraft accidents are not very common, but when they happen, the level of damage is large compared to other means of transport. This is because some aircrafts have a very large capacity of passengers that they can accommodate. This is not always the case, as some of them are small and do not carry so many people. Aircrafts accidents range from fires, collisions, ditching and accidents caused by pilot errors among others. This paper will look at an accident that happened in 1997 at Newark International Airport in New Jersey. The paper will address the causes of the accidents, the findings of the investigation carried out after the accident, recommendations after the investigation as well as the measures taken to make sure that accidents of this type do not happen again. Aviation Safety FedEx Express Flight 14 This scheduled cargo flight was going to Newark International Airport, New Jersey from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. It crashed when trying to make a safe landing on July 31, 1997. The pilots thought that the plane would have little stopping distance after landing, which made them think of landing early on the runway. Misinterpretation of runway data was the main cause of the crash (Dismukes, Berman & Loukopoulos, 2012). The pilots were aware that the plane had problems with its auto-breaks because they failed to initiate during landing, which also contributed to their hasty decision to land the...
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...AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM Name Professor’s name Course Date Abstract The paper seeks to look into some of the critical issues concerning safety measures in the commercial aviation industry. It focuses more on the concept of stress in Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) and how high stress levels can affect the performance of ATCs. Further emphasis is laid on the various measures that can be put into place to address some of the safety issues in commercial aviation industry through the risk management strategies. Several aspects of the whole case arise in the whole program of addressing the issue. It becomes a matter of collective responsibility in the bid to address safety issues and come up with modalities to mitigate any safety threats in the future. At the end, we realize that all the players in the industry have the specific roles to play towards the program. Introduction In an increasingly competitive global environment, where the scramble for resources and the search for tangible opportunities seem to have overtaken any other global undertaking, the importance of commercial aviation cannot be overemphasized. Commercial aviation plays a very central role in the overall growth of any economy across the world. It is therefore imperative to look into the key issues that govern the aviation industry to ensure its success and proper functionalism. The concept of aviation security comes in as one of the most pressing issues in this regard. The...
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... Aviation Safety and Quality Assurance Despite having an enviable safety record, the aviation industry is under constant pressure to drive down accident rates. Air accidents damage consumer confidence and inhibit the growth of the industry. When it comes to flying, the word safety is mentioned constantly. Shortage of qualified professionals, aging of aircraft’s fleet and environmental concerns are some of the challenges faced by today’s aviation. The primary goal of the aviation industry is to maintain airplane and helicopter safety standards and protect the interests of the mechanics, flight crew, and passengers. It is important the use of different techniques for increase of safety practices in a industry that is increasingly diverse, complex, and under very significant pressure. John O'Brian, from ALPA's Engineering and Air Safety Department, once mentioned “No matter how interested individual employees might be, or what assistance a manufacturer offers, or how insistent a certificating authority might be—none of these factors will have a significant effect on safety without support from top management”, so it is imperative that managers and supervisors are well aware of the impact of their roles during the daily operations. As aviation evolves, a lot of programs and procedures were created in order to organize, monitor and standardize maintenance practices and flight operations. From a safety management...
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...Research Project 2016 OUTCOME SACE: 597983W Civil Aviation Safety of America What are the main issues which effect Civil Aviation Safety? The outcome includes the two aspect of the civil aviation safety in America. The first aspect is ‘what are the main issues that effect civil aviation safety in America.’ This aspect is can be subdivided into 1 points -how many accidents in America (from 1970-2015). The second aspect is ‘What is the effect by the aircraft accidents?’ The second aspect is ‘ What is the effect by the accidents in America?’. And this aspect is can be subdivided into three points. Aviation Manufacture of America, Airlines and Tourist trade. First how many accidents in America (from 1970-2015)? By the online research from 1970-2015 had 643 aircraft accidents in America. Also the highest in 1971 has 31 aircraft accidents in America.(1) Hijack, mechanical failure, risks of pilots and weather is the main reasons of these accidents. Also from online research 1950-2000 the pilots error has 53; Pilots Error (weather related) has 32; Pilots Error (mechanical related has 16; other Human Error has 6; Weather has 12; Mechanical Failure has 20 and sabotage has 8. Figure (1) The table above was compiled from the PlaneCrashInfo.com accident database and represents 1,015 fatal accidents involving commercial aircraft, worldwide, from 1950 thru 2010 for which a specific cause was known. Aircraft with 18 or less passengers aboard, military aircraft...
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...Київський студентський журнал міжнародного права - № 3 (2006) 31 Акти незаконного втручання в діяльність цивільної авіації: деякі аспекти міжнародно-правової боротьби з ними Олексій Башинський, студент V курсу, відділення європейського права, Інституту міжнародних відносин Київського національного університету ім Т.Г.Шевченка Рецензент: к.ю.н. Філіпенко О.В. Метою даної статті є загальний огляд явища незаконного втручання в діяльність цивільної авіації та висвітлення деяких значущих аспектів даної проблеми, яка не тільки не втрачає, а навпаки дедалі набуває все більшої актуальності. З появою авіації, зокрема цивільної авіації, незабаром постало питання захисту від незаконних актів втручання у її діяльність. Так, держави почали вживати заходів на законодавчому рівні. Одним з найбільш ранніх законодавчих актів подібного роду був закон Німеччини 1922р., який, зокрема, встановлював міри покарання для осіб, «які навмисно піддають небезпеці життя людей шляхом навмисного пошкодження, знищення або приведення до непридатного чи небезпечного стану повітряного апарата, а також ті, хто навмисно створюють перепони для руху повітряного апарату шляхом оманливих сигналів чи іншим чином»49. Найперший відомий випадок незаконного захоплення літака, відбувся в Перу в 1930р. За деякими відомостями, літак було викрадено з метою поширення листівок революційного змісту (іноді зустрічається дата першого угону літака в 1912 р.) 50. Однак жодних наслідків у міжнародно-правовій сфері...
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...Snap-On Safety Video Notes • In a year, there are a total of 5.7 million injuries/illness all causing: Getting fired from the job Transferred to another dept. • Job injures usually costs a company $1 billion • Safety in the workplace is a team effort • Many people blame accidents on: Wet/slippery floors Broken equipments • Real reason is: unsafe behavior Everyone NEEDS to think safety • Basic Safety Rules 1) Know hazards of your work environment 2) Familiarize yourself with safety symbols 3) Know where to get help 4) Plan ahead 5) Inspect all tools 6) Don’t rush your work 7) Follow standard safety procedures 8) Read the manufacture and instruction hamlet • Wrenches Not designed for hammering Always match the correct wrench size Pull wrench toward you • Exercise extreme care when working with electric sockets DO NOT use duck tape Always wear gloves • NEVER use pliers for hammers • If you change a pair of pliers, dispose of the old one because pliers aren’t easily replaced • Screwdriver Most abused and mistreated tool Designed to drive and withdraw screws Common mistake: mismatch them with the job at hand Always check to see if the tip is rusted or rounded Make a hole before driving in a screw When the screw is almost in you can use both hands to apply pressure DO NOT use a screwdriver near a live wire or electric NEVER expose a screwdriver blade to excessive heat • Hammer Take special care to check...
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...Air Transpor 1069917 5 May 2011 SFT 1007-1011 Introduction to air transport The impact of recession in air transport(passengers demand, economic cycles, current developments) The reports covers the entire aviation industry and will include the recession aspect and its consequences on the passengers demand, the economic cycle and also on the current developments. 1.0 Introduction One of the biggest international industries, the air transport, has the largest sensitivity on the economic crisis. That crisis hit and still continues to effect the populations, industries and economic growth in developed and developing countries. Every sector has been effected by the crisis, every industry has had a reaction and an immediate research for solutions. Instability of revenue and expenditure in the airline industry was effected from the global change. That for is easy to deduce that these reactions are different from each other. This in according to available founds, resources and differences in management. 2.0 Impacts on demand The demand aspect, is a factor that shows us the relationship between population and economic crisis. In fact, the perception of crisis brings different fears and uncertainty in people. Thus leading to an increase of the overall savings, with consequences under the economic factor, with less expenditure incurred by each person. This is one of the things that influenced more directly the airline industry, with a sharp drop in demand. Taking...
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...Aviation Maintenance from A Manger’s Perspective Lisa A. Williams Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Management 203 Christopher Urdzik April 26, 2015 Abstract This paper explores aviation maintenance from a Manager’s perspective. There are various governing bodies that control or oversee how maintenance is performed on a routine basis for commercial aircraft. The main governing body that is discussed here is the FAA. Also discussed is the required training of the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic and how management can be assured that mechanics are qualified to release aircraft after performing maintenance certifying these aircraft are safe to fly. Also, in this paper, the attempt is made to show where mechanics need ongoing training to assure management that the mechanic is trained on new technologies that are developed and used in commercial and corporate aviation. The answers are not mapped out by the FAA or training programs so it is up to the company to be sure that the mechanic is made aware of these new technologies through FAA study groups that managers can attend and brief technicians on new developments. Human error cannot be eradicated it is indispensable fact of the human behavior (Maddox, 1998). Although, aviation maintenance managers have acquired high levels of technological skills training related to their profession, the above statement from Dr. Michael Maddox is true in regards to human error. Research in the industrial...
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...Name: Jacob ZumBrunnen Date: December 8, 2014 M8 Module 8 – Aviation National and International Laws and Regulations, and Environmental Issue LOB 4 Explain the impact of environmental issues and environmental laws in the aviation industry Web Support link: http://www.nbaa.org/advocacy/issues/environment/ Minimizing the industries environmental impact. The aviation community has led the way in promoting advances aimed at reducing its environmental footprint for many years. Aviation emissions only make up a fraction of all of the transportation emissions, while business aviation makes up an even smaller fraction of that. As an example of something to reduce emissions and optimize aircraft performance and flight range over a decade ago winglets were introduced into general aviation. This equipment also contributed to more efficient fuel burn and is now in place on a large number of general aviation aircraft. In addition, the industry continues to reduce engine emissions by applying new technologies, which means that today’s aircraft engines are cleaner, quieter, and more fuel-efficient than ever. Operational improvements advanced by business aviation also have resulted in national airspace system efficiencies that help the environment. Over two years ago, NBAA members began equipping aircraft, at their own cost, with cockpit technology allowing for reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM), effectively doubling the system’s airspace capacity. In spite...
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...might have a highly positive cross elasticity of demand with the market for cars? Describe its impact on the market for cars. (12 marks) 2. Describe and show the effects on equilibrium market price and output in the weekly market for newspapers of the following: (a) a decrease in printing costs (b) an increase in consumer income. (c) a substantial reduction in the price of iPads (6 marks each) 3. Why are cigarettes taxed so heavily? Explain using demand curve analysis. (8 marks) Part B (50%) The Aviation Industry: Annual Data The data file gives the figures for aviation in the UK from 1980 to 2010 * Air Transport movements: the number of aircraft take-offs and landings [ measured in thousands] * Terminal Passengers: the number of passengers arriving and departing UK airports [measured in thousands] The data can be found in the excel file labeled BMAM700 assignment 1 Aviation data available on blackboard. Required: Using the data set described above 1) Derive the value of the correlation coefficient between “air transport movements” and “terminal passengers”. 2) Derive a scatter graph to show the relationship between the two variables; terminal passengers and air transport movements. 3) Determine the coefficient of determination and the regression equation linking “air transport movements” and “terminal passengers” 4) Use your regression...
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...Air Transportation Management The Impact of General Aviation General aviation is considered one of the three main segments of the aviation market. The other two being commercial aviation and military aviation. General aviation operations are anything other than military and common carriage. Without general aviation, the industry would suffer in countless ways, possibly even collapse. General aviation includes, literally, every other civilian job except for the few related to the airline sector. What I consider the most important ones are aerial firefighting, flight instructing, pipeline patrol, corporate, bush piloting, agricultural, and test piloting. Flight instructing is one of the most important jobs that there is in the aviation industry. It is where pilots obtain the proper training and skills necessary to be safe and adequate. I believe flight instructing is most likely the most underrated and underpaid job in the aviation industry. Without this job, all pilots would have to come from the military, which would cause a severe shortage of pilots. Pipeline patrol requires pilots to fly aircraft at very low altitudes over varying terrain to observe pipelines and check for any problems or vandalism within the lines. Another type of this job is for pilots to patrol the U.S. borders in search for illegal activities. Without either of these general aviation jobs, more resources and man hours would be required to check oil pipelines and secure our borders. Corporate flying...
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...as well, such as having a sterile cockpit is very important. So let’s take a look at CRM as we know it. What Is Crew Resource Management? Crew Resource Management—CRM, in layman terms is the teamwork of all aircrew personnel of an aircraft to conduct the safe flight of an aircraft. Now the official definition of CRM is a management system which makes optimum use of all available resources, equipment, procedures, and people- to promote safety and improve the efficiency of flight operations. CRM focuses on interpersonal communications, leadership, and decision making in the cockpit. CRM also focuses on the proper response to threats to safety and the proper management of crew error. We need to look at and make clear what establishes a “team” in CRM. Basically, everyone who participates in moving a flight from A to B is a member of the team, which entails management, ground services, and Air Traffic Control (ATC). But when we are talking aviation, the key members of a team are on board the aircraft, those who operate the controls...
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...International Aviation I. Answer at least one of the following discussion questions in the respective thread of the Module 8 - International Aviation Discussion Board forum. * Topic 1 – NextGen and Unmanned Air Vehicles Describe the advantages of NextGen Technology and why it is important that it be implemented in our National Airspace. * Topic 2 - Treaties Discuss one of the primary Conventions, Protocols, or Treaties that affect international aviation today. * Topic 3 - ICAO Explain the purposes and accomplishments of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). II. Read and comment on the answers posted by your classmates. You are only required to answer one of the two discussion questions, but please do read the thoughts of your classmates on both topics and engage one another in lively discussions. The ICAO The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was a result of the Chicago Convention becoming officially in 1947. The mission statement of the ICAO was to its aims and objectives are to develop the principles and techniques of international aviation and to foster the planning and development of international air transport, to as to meet the needs of the international civil aviation community. The ICAO has different purposes: 1) Safe and orderly growth of civil aviation 2) Aircraft design and operation for peaceful services 3) Development of airports, airways, and air navigation facilities for international civil aviation It specifically...
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