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25 YEARS OF SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS WITH FAA OVERSIGHT

A Catalog Of 91 GAO / OIG Reports, Congressional Hearings, and Media Articles. A History of FAA “Partnership Programs” from 1995 TO 2020. Articles include 46 Office of the DOT Inspector General, 12 Government Accounting Office Reports, and 34 Media Articles. 7 FAA Management Retaliations Against 13 Employees

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FAA Criticisms Mar 2020

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2 Killed in Small Plane Crash in Colorado

A small plane crashed in Broomfield, Colorado, on November 2nd.

Authorities said the small Mustang II experimental, home-built plane went down in an open area in Anthem Ranch.

Two people were killed in the crash.

The NTSB and the FAA are investigating.


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Small Plane Crashes During Culpeper Air Fest in Virginia; Pilot Dead

A small plane crashed near Culpeper Regional Airport in Culpeper County, Virginia, on October 12th.

The incident happened when the pilot was doing an aerobatic act for the Culpeper Air Fest.

The pilot was killed in the crash.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.


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Small Plane Crashes in Indiana; 3 People, 1 Dog Killed

A small plane crashed in a wooded area near Oldenburg, Indiana, on December 16th.

The incident happened when the single-engine Cessna plane was heading from Kansas City, Missouri, to Frederick, Maryland.

Three people were killed in the crash. Authorities said two dogs were also on-board; one of them was killed while the one survived.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.


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1 Killed, 1 Injured after Small Plane Crashed in Idaho

A small plane crashed in Owyhee County, Idaho, on November 3rd.

The plane was carrying two people when it went down.

The pilot Dean Hilde, 56, was killed in the crash. His passenger Gerald Bublitz, 42, sustained serious injuries and was flown to a hospital.

The FAA is investigating.


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Small Plane Crashes in Cochise County; Pilot Killed

A small plane crashed in Cochise County, Arizona, on October 19th.

The single-engine plane went down near Interstate 10 and the Safford exit.

The pilot, who is believed to be the only one aboard, was killed in the crash.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the incident.


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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing Near Aurora Municipal Airport, Illinois

A small plane made an emergency landing in a corn field in Sugar Grove, Illinois, on October 6th.

The incident happened shortly after the plane took off from Aurora Municipal Airport, Illinois.

There were two people aboard at the time, including the pilot Edward Bonifas, 58, and his wife Carmella Bonifas, 65. Both of them remained unharmed.

The plane was heading to Arizona at the time.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.


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Small Plane Crashes in Northwestern Minnesota; 3 Killed

A small plane crashed in Pennington County, Minnesota, on September 23rd.

Authorities said the single-engine Cessna 182 plane went down near Thief River Falls.

The plane was carrying three people at the time; all of them were killed in the crash. The deceased were identified as Moy Wing, 69, Brian Duke, 27, and Zach Ostertag, 26.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.


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FAA Proposes $54,000 Civil Penalty Against Interscience for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations

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Press release

WASHINGTON, DC– The U.S Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $54,000 civil penalty against Interscience of Saint-Nom-la-Breteche, France, for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

The FAA alleges that on December 21, 2016, Interscience offered six plastic bottles of flammable liquid disinfectant spray to American Airlines for shipment by air from Blagnac, France, to Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Workers at the American Airlines cargo facility at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport discovered the shipment.

The FAA alleges the package was not accompanied by a shipper’s declaration of dangerous goods and was not properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled or in the proper condition for shipment. The agency also alleges Interscience failed to ensure that each of its employees received required hazardous materials training, and failed to provide emergency response information with the shipment.

Interscience has 30 days from receipt of the FAA’s enforcement letter to respond to the agency.

FAA Proposes $50,000 Civil Penalty Against DebMed USA for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations

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WASHINGTON, DC–The U.S Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $50,000 civil penalty against DebMed USA LLC, of Charlotte, North Carolina, for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

The FAA alleges that on June 22, 2016, DebMed offered 142 lithium metal batteries to American Airlines for transportation by air from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco, CA, in the checked baggage of a DebMed employee.

Lithium metal batteries are prohibited as air cargo on passenger aircraft and are also prohibited in checked baggage. Airline passengers may only carry uninstalled, spare lithium batteries in carry-on baggage when the batteries are for personal use in portable electronic devices.

Airline baggage is not an authorized method for companies to move lithium batteries or other hazardous materials. The rules for carrying lithium batteries and lithium battery- powered devices as an airline passenger are available on the FAA website.


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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Flagler Beach, Florida

A small plane had to make an emergency landing in Flagler Beach, Florida, on August 20th.

The 1968 Mooney plane caught fire after landing on the State Road 100 bridge.

There were two people aboard at the time; both of them remained uninjured.

The FAA is investigating.


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$290.6 Million in Infrastructure Grants

U.S. DOT Announces $290.6 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 105 Airports

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the FAA is awarding $ 290.6 million in airport infrastructure grants to 105 airports. The airport grant program funds airport infrastructure projects, runways, taxiways, and airport signage, lighting, and markings. “AIP grants will allow airports to complete critical airport infrastructure projects that will help maintain the safety of the nation’s airports,” said FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta. The grants will provide many jobs. AIP funding is allocated based on passenger volume. If their capital project needs exceed their available entitlement funds, then the FAA can supplement their entitlements with discretionary funding. The FAA is currently providing discretionary funding to 26 airports based on their high-priority project needs.

List of Airports

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Small Plane Crashed in Hawaii; 3 Injured

A small plane crashed near Moanalua Freeway in Mapunapuna, Hawaii, on June 30th.

The Piper PA28 plane was carrying three people when it went down under unknown circumstances.

All three occupants of the plane sustained serious injuries, and were taken to a trauma center.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.


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Small Plane Crashes near Buckeye, Arizona; Two Killed

A small plane crashed near Buckeye, Arizona, on June 27th.

Authorities said the plane was carrying two people when it went down in the Gila Bend Mountains.

Both occupants of the plane were killed in the crash.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.


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American Airlines Plane makes Safe Landing in Texas after Losing Cabin Pressure

American Airlines flight AA-2594 made a safe emergency landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, on May 8th.

The Boeing 737-800 flying from Boston, Massachusetts, was mid-air when it initiated a rapid descent due to loss of cabin pressure.

The plane landed safely.

According to the FAA, 15 passengers and 1 crew member sustained injuries.


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Small Plane Crashed in Florida; Pilot Killed

A single-engine plane made a crash landing at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Clearwater, Florida, at around 7:30 p.m. on May 5th.

The 44-year old pilot James Fink from Rhode Island was killed in the accident.

The airport authorities informed the police after hearing the crash sound.

The FAA is investigating the incident.


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Tour Helicopter Crashes in California; 3 Injured

A tour helicopter made a crash landing, hit 2 vans, and caught fire in the parking area of Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Club in California, in the afternoon of May 5th.

The four-seater Robinson R-44 was returning to the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport after a tour, when it developed a mechanical problem.

All three people aboard sustained injuries.

The FAA is investigating.


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#FAA What might happen if a drone hits a person on the ground?

What’s the risk of serious injury?

Although the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can’t yet definitively answer those questions, studies by a consortium of leading universities have made a start toward better understanding the risks of allowing small unmanned aircraft – or drones – to fly over people.

The consortium that conducted the research includes the University of Alabama-Huntsville; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Mississippi State University; and the University of Kansas, through the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE). ASSURE represents 23 of the world’s leading research institutions and 100 leading industry and government partners. It began the research in September 2015.

The research team reviewed techniques used to assess blunt force trauma, penetration injuries and lacerations – the most significant threats to people on the ground. The team classified collision severity by identifying hazardous drone features, such as unprotected rotors.

The group also reviewed more than 300 publications from the automotive industry and consumer battery market, as well as toy standards and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) database. Finally, the team conducted crash tests, dynamic modeling, and analyses related to kinetic energy, energy transfer, and crash dynamics.

When the studies were complete, personnel from NASA, the Department of Defense, FAA chief scientists, and other subject matter experts conducted a strenuous peer review of the findings.

The studies identified three dominant injury types applicable to small drones:

  • Blunt force trauma – the most significant contributor to fatalities
  • Lacerations – blade guards required for flight over people
  • Penetration injuries – difficult to apply consistently as a standard

The research showed multi-rotor drones fall more slowly than the same mass of metal due to higher drag on the drone. Unlike most drones, wood and metal debris do not deform and transfer most of their energy to whatever they hit. Also, the lithium batteries that power many small drones need a unique standard to ensure safety.
The team recommended continued research to refine the metrics developed. The team members suggested developing a simplified test method to characterize potential injury, and validating a proposed standard and models using potential injury severity test data.

The second phase of ASSURE’s research is set to begin in June 2017, and will examine the risks of collisions with aircraft.

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The report on the ASSURE research and two video files are available here:
http://pr.cirlot.com/faa-and-assure-announce-results-of-ground-collision-study/


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Small Plane Crash-Lands Near Leesburg Executive Airport, VA

A small plane crash-landed near Leesburg Executive Airport in Loudoun County, Virginia, on April 22nd.

The Sonex experimental plane was heading to Georgia when the pilot decided to return to Leesburg due to bad weather. However, as he was approaching the airport, the plane developed an engine issue, forcing him to crash-land in a field.

The pilot Joseph R. Bryant, 53, of Washington, remained unharmed.

The FAA is investigating.

FAA Aviation Safety Rating for Kenya

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has announced that Kenya complies with international safety standards. Kenya has been granted a Category 1 rating under the International Aviation Safety Assessment program.

Kenya’s civil aviation authority meets International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. With a Category 1 rating, Kenyan air carriers can secure FAA and DOT authority can establish service to the United States and carry the code of U.S. carriers.

The FAA had not previously assessed Kenya’s civil aviation authority for compliance with ICAO standards. The rating is based on a February, 2017 FAA assessment of the safety oversight provided by Kenya’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

The agency assesses the civil aviation authorities of all countries with air carriers that have applied to fly to the United States, currently conduct operations to the United States, or participate in code sharing arrangements with U.S. partner airlines, and makes that information available to the public. The assessments determine if foreign civil aviation authorities meet ICAO safety standards, not FAA regulations.

To maintain a Category 1 rating, a country must adhere to ICAO safety standards, the United Nations’ technical agency for aviation that establishes international standards and recommended practices for aircraft operations and maintenance.

IASA information is posted at www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/iasa/.


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PSA Airlines Flight Returns to Charlotte After Deer Strike

PSA Airlines flight AA-5320 had to return for an emergency landing in Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 15th.

The FAA reported that the Canadair CRJ-700 plane that took off for Gulfport, Mississippi, had to turn back due to a deer strike during departure.

The plane landed back uneventfully. All 44 people aboard remained safe.


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Small Plane Crashed Near Corona Municipal Airport; 2 Injured

A small plane crashed near Corona Municipal Airport, California, on January 17th.

The single-engine plane had just taken off from the airport when the pilot noticed some issues and attempted to make an emergency landing.

There were two people aboard at the time; both were taken to hospital with moderate to severe injuries.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.


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Small Plane Crashed at Capitol Airport; WI

A small plane crashed while taking off from Capitol Airport in Brookfield, Wisconsin, on January 4th.

The plane went down when the pilot, his wife, and their infant son were traveling to Virginia.

The pilot and his wife were injured in the crash. They were taken to Froedtert Hospital.

The baby remained unharmed but was also taken to Children’s Hospital as a precaution.

The NTSB and the FAA are investigating.


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Pilot Killed after Small Plane Crashes in Wyoming

A single-engine small plane crashed in Dubois, Wyoming, on November 5th.

Authorities said the plane went down during take off from the Dubois Airport.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the accident.

The NTSB and the FAA are investigating.


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Fedex Federal Express Plane Catches Fire after Main Gear Collapses on Landing

FedExFedex Federal Express flight FX-910 caught fire after landing at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Florida, on October 28th.

The plane coming from Memphis, Tennessee, had just landed in Florida when the tower noticed fire in the left engine. According to the FAA, the plane’s left main gear had collapsed during landing that resulted in the fire.

There were 2 crew members aboard at the time; both of them remained unharmed.

The aircraft sustained considerable damage.

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