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Search: Posts Made By: MLHeliwrench
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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Mar 2024, 19:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,703
Posted By MLHeliwrench

too much snow

A recent miscommunication on whether the runway was plowed already or going to be plowed: TSB link (https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/aviation/2023/a23o0155/a23o0155.html?wbdisable=true)
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2024, 16:16
Replies: 13
Views: 1,657
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Somewhere cruise ships stop and that you can do a...

Somewhere cruise ships stop and that you can do a tour in 15-20mins max. Dubrovnik Croatia would be a good one.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Feb 2024, 01:17
Replies: 195
Views: 84,971
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Landing video - flew it right til the end

Almost pulled it off. A little too much left to right momentum. So close. RIP

Landing Video (https://x.com/BNONews/status/1757181949418918273)
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Feb 2024, 15:47
Replies: 195
Views: 84,971
Posted By MLHeliwrench

not to mention / they showed discipline having to...

not to mention / they showed discipline having to exit through the baggage compartment, past their luggage.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Feb 2024, 20:13
Replies: 195
Views: 84,971
Posted By MLHeliwrench

KAPF - Naples Florida - Challenger crash on highway

Reports of a Challenger radioing in while on approach saying both engines quit and could not make it. Crash landed on highway, hitting vehicles and/or wall and erupting in to a large fireball.
...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Jan 2024, 13:35
Replies: 72
Views: 26,352
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Finger trouble?

What would happen if one of the crew simply accidentally pressed/bumped the GA button? A bit of a startle effect could result leading to some
mishandling.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Jan 2024, 13:19
Replies: 72
Views: 26,352
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Was the copilot landing while the pilot was...

Was the copilot landing while the pilot was taking off? What a stuff up.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Jan 2024, 20:21
Replies: 34
Views: 15,079
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Sanctions

So Russians are buying N reg planes and using US companies for training (Flight Safety is owned by Berkshire Hathaway). How is Russian money paying for this?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Jan 2024, 15:33
Replies: 34
Views: 15,079
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Wow - imagine low fuel warnings, followed by...

Wow - imagine low fuel warnings, followed by flames outs, having to fly it to the ground the best you can, then perhaps living!?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Jan 2024, 07:41
Replies: 34
Views: 15,079
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Ok. This thread will maybe get moved. Mystery...

Ok. This thread will maybe get moved. Mystery recent reggo change to Moroccan from Russian.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Jan 2024, 06:30
Replies: 34
Views: 15,079
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Afghanistan: Dassault Falcon 10 jet crash Jan 2024

News reports of a passenger jet crash. Origin of jet India or Indian registered. Indian government confirms all scheduled commercial flights accounted for. Looking in to charter ops. Edit to add: Not...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Jan 2024, 16:06
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Final check/build sheet mix up?

Final checks for the emergency door equipped MAX9 would not include making sure the lock bolt holes in fact have bolts installed.

Final checks for the plug equipped MAX9 would have a check/sign...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Jan 2024, 18:31
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

The FAA only has authority over aircraft...

The FAA only has authority over aircraft registered with them "N reg" or flying in their territory. BUT - every ICAO country in the world usually requires that any AD issued by the airworthiness...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Jan 2024, 18:55
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

I think the resolution will be simply making sure...

I think the resolution will be simply making sure the plug is installed correctly with the correct number of bolts. There is no design failure that needs to be fixed. Especially if it is confirmed to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Jan 2024, 04:45
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

To add to your list of highlights: - the...

To add to your list of highlights:

- the right hand plug was fully inspected by the NTSB and found to be installed correctly.

- spirit aero systems was invited to be a party to the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Jan 2024, 00:01
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

I love local interest stories for quips like...

I love local interest stories for quips like this:He showed off the National Transportation Safety Board “Special Operations” patch and a NTSB board member medallion, with the board chair Homendy’s...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Jan 2024, 20:49
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Devil Such a tease! I know Portland is known for some...

Such a tease! I know Portland is known for some titillating dance venues but come on....show us the other side!

Also, looks to be in good shape - at least Alaska wont have to wait for a back...
Forum: Canada
8th Jan 2024, 18:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,709
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Look in to getting a FO position at Air Transat...

Look in to getting a FO position at Air Transat on A321.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Jan 2024, 05:33
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

The door plug has been found! Below is a link to...

The door plug has been found! Below is a link to a comprehensive news article including a video of NTSB press conference.


News article with NTSB brief regarding found door plug ...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Jan 2024, 01:30
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

A door has handles you can use to open it. It’s a...

A door has handles you can use to open it. It’s a plug in the sense it fills the space a functioning door could also be installed. Focusing on wither it ‘plugs’ the hole like a bathtub stopper or not...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jan 2024, 07:48
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

yes, a row would need to be removed to pull the...

yes, a row would need to be removed to pull the interior panels with relative ease.

below is I picture with what I would guess as the only ‘lock bolts’ keeping the plug from sliding up and out...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jan 2024, 02:57
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1164x1612/img_0996_f071d65219c4d7829b7f0fcf742573f39baa9b1e.jpeg
How it is supposed to look. (Not my photo, credit to whomever took it!)
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 19:59
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

FAA emergency AD grounds all MAX 9 with dummy...

FAA emergency AD grounds all MAX 9 with dummy plug door installed. Those airframes with operational emergency exit at that cabin location are not affected by AD.

The AD basically says no further...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 19:51
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,045,527
Posted By MLHeliwrench

A pilot acting on their own - contrary to their...

A pilot acting on their own - contrary to their acknowledged and read back instruction - can not be fixed with changes to regulations or aircraft equipment. Sometimes humans mess up. Sometimes that...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 19:28
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

ETOPS

That it was removed from ETOPS schedules with the prior pressurization issues shows that the system at least filled some of the Swiss cheese holes.

if it was anywhere at FL39 instead of 16,000...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 17:02
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

VAS aviation video summary with ATC comms ...

VAS aviation video summary with ATC comms



Video VAS aviation
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 16:05
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

unless the inspection is simply making sure the...

unless the inspection is simply making sure the bolts to secure the plug are installed properly or installed at all!
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2024, 02:37
Replies: 1,950
Views: 925,556
Posted By MLHeliwrench

It’s gonna be something like the wrong material...

It’s gonna be something like the wrong material rivets or hiloks used at factory to put the plug in. Just took this many cycles to happen. If smoking was allowed in planes still it may have been...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2023, 14:31
Replies: 36
Views: 10,375
Posted By MLHeliwrench

I know somebody onboard!

so it turns out a friend of a friend was onboard. There was a loud crack/bang and the helicopter rolled to the side/pitched down violently. (A passengers version of violently may differ from crew...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2023, 02:30
Replies: 36
Views: 10,375
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Horizontal stab bite too

Zoom in and look at the chunk bit out of the horizontal stab!!! It’s wild! How much more pitch would be needed? A power of two I suppose.

Perhaps a new C - - mod coming out
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Oct 2023, 14:02
Replies: 52
Views: 19,503
Posted By MLHeliwrench

Video

Close up video of touchdown gear up

https://reddit.com/r/aviation/s/KqKfHwYPbG
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2023, 20:41
Replies: 58
Views: 6,520
Posted By MLHeliwrench

If you have a 911 and only care about the front...

If you have a 911 and only care about the front seats the obvious choice is a MD500. You will have the most fun flying it and its quick. Who cares if a couple times a year you have to fly it a bit...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2023, 18:29
Replies: 19
Views: 2,201
Posted By MLHeliwrench

So its a large robot smart sprinkler? The...

So its a large robot smart sprinkler?

The trouble with this being useful is that it would be very expensive. Generally where there is a structure to protect there is a road to that structure. No...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2023, 18:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,201
Posted By MLHeliwrench

VIH

Hi There,

Agree with Ned!

VIH Can cover it for BC and perhaps Quebec as well (There is a 61 working there right now). If not, VIH could coordinate with another heavy lift operator for the...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2023, 15:32
Replies: 67
Views: 12,120
Posted By MLHeliwrench

250 feet would indicate a in flight separation i...

250 feet would indicate a in flight separation i would think? The lack of flight following or basic on scene / off scene / back at base reporting is astounding.
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