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Friday: Factual Data on Air France 447

Media excesses, and rumor mongering (my words) have moved the BEA to publish an informational note for the families of the victims, and the general public. The following “chain of events” comes from the initial reading of the Flight Data Analysis of the Cockpit Voice Recorder. There are new facts in the timeline, but the interim report will not be published until the end of July. Interested parties should remain aware that this is not a substitute for later reports. Causes of the accident and safety recommendations will only be revealed and understood after “long and detailed investigative work.”



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    NTSB Safety Recommendations

    National Transportation Safety Board
    Washington, DC 20594

    April 10, 2012

    The National Transportation Safety Board makes the following
    recommendations to the Reno Air Racing Association:

    Require aircraft owners, as a condition of eligibility to
    participate in the Reno National Championship Air Races, to
    provide an engineering evaluation that includes flight
    demonstrations and analysis within the anticipated flight
    envelope for aircraft with any major modification, such as
    to the structure or flight controls. (A-12-13)

    Evaluate the design of the unlimited class course and safety
    areas to minimize maneuvering near and potential conflicts
    with spectators; if warranted by the results of the
    evaluation, implement changes to the race course. (A-12-14)

    Take the following actions to raise the level of safety for
    spectators and personnel near the race course: (1) relocate
    the fuel truck away from the ramp area and (2) in front of
    any area where spectators are present, install barriers more
    substantial than those currently in place. (A-12-15)

    Provide high g training to pilots, including techniques to
    mitigate the potential effects of high g exposure, as part
    of preparations before the Reno National Championship Air
    Races (NCAR) and during daily briefs at the NCAR. (A-12-16)

    Evaluate the feasibility of requiring pilots to wear g suits
    when racing at the Reno National Championship Air Races; if
    the evaluation determines it is feasible, implement a
    requirement. (A-12-17)

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    Disruptive Jet Blue Passenger Facing Federal Indictment

    What: Jetblue Airbus A320-200 en route from New York to Los Angeles
    Where: Denver
    When: Aug 19 2012
    Who: one disorderly
    Why: On August 22, Marcus Covington was charged with abusive sexual contact and interference with flight crew members and attendants.

    The August 19 flight where the infraction occurred was en route from NY to LA. The Captain diverted to Denver after Covington groped a pregnant woman, argued with flight attendants, and was taken into custody by a special agent who was aboard the flight. Covington, who had been seen taking eight pills of some kind, accosted the pregnant woman near the restroom.

    The complaint says “He then ran his hands up the front of her body going from her crotch up to her breasts. He started with the back of his hands, but turned his hands with his palms facing her as he ran his hands over her breasts. She pushed him away and she got behind the flight attendant that had come up behind her. She then went into the lavatory where she remained crying for approximately five minutes.”

    Covington left the plane in handcuffs.

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