Overdue
A 300-hour inspection could have detected problems with the engine compressor in a Bell 206 before a fatal crash the NTSB says.
Maintenance Matters
‘Prolonged and Unresolved’ Problem
Indonesian accident investigators say a recurring autothrottle problem and the pilots’ inadequate UPRT contributed to the fatal crash of a Boeing 737.
Failure to Follow
Organizational factors, not an individual mechanic’s actions, are typically to blame for departures from standard procedures, an FAA report says.
Busy Bees
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‘Long-Unresolved Issues’
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Restraining Influences
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