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NTSB: Pilot Reported Control Issues Before Fatal Cessna 414A Crash Off San Diego

The NTSB's preliminary report confirms the pilot reported control difficulties and made several mayday calls before losing radar contact.

NTSB Cites Boeing, FAA Shortcomings In Alaska Door Plug Final Report

The NTSB attributes the in-flight separation of the left mid-exit door plug to Boeing's failure to follow proper manufacturing procedures.

Sean Duffy Named Interim Head Of NASA

Transportation Secretary named after the withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination.

Garmin Adds Oshkosh FISK Arrival To Navigation Database

With the 2507 cycle, pilots can now load the complete FISK procedure—including all transitions and runway options—directly into Garmin avionics, Garmin Pilot and SmartCharts.

Aviation Safety

Thinking Inside The Box

Predicting landing performance can mean a deep dive into the airplane's documentation, with no precise answers. The post Thinking Inside The Box appeared first on Aviation Safety.

Final Checks

As these pilots discovered, a takeoff clearance at a busy towered airport doesn't always mean there isn't a potential conflict. The post Final Checks appeared first on Aviation Safety.

FAA Advocates Angle Of Attack Sensors, Training

A new special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) from the FAA formally advises voluntary installation and use of low-airspeed alerting systems like AOA displays. The post FAA Advocates Angle Of Attack Sensors, Training appeared first on Aviation Safety.

Propeller Problems

The following is derived from maintenance facility submissions to the FAA's Service Difficulty Reports database. The post Propeller Problems appeared first on Aviation Safety.

Final Entry

February 2025 is the last issue of this magazine that will be printed on paper and mailed to subscribers. The post Final Entry appeared first on Aviation Safety.