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3rd Jul 2012, 14:43
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

Question 2 Years & counting

Still no RCAF final report on this mishap, after two (2) years (?)

Not even an interim report on the current status of the investigation.
3rd Aug 2011, 07:47
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

What's the typical timeline for CAF...

What's the typical timeline for CAF investigation/report on an aircraft loss or major mishap ? (.. how long does it usually take CAF to figure out what happened & issue a public, summary report ?)
...
2nd Aug 2011, 16:10
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

...over a year now since this CF-18 crash -- and...

...over a year now since this CF-18 crash -- and still no 'final' investigation report released publicly. The Canadian Air Forces (CAF) call their final mishap investigation reports-- a "Final...
2nd Aug 2011, 15:49
Replies: 3
Views: 2,141
Posted By DelaneyT

...rather odd that the Canadian Air Forces...

...rather odd that the Canadian Air Forces delayed public release of this brief safety report for almost 6 months after its issuance by the formal mishap investigation board (??)

Guess it will...
29th Jul 2011, 20:18
Replies: 3
Views: 2,141
Posted By DelaneyT

CF-18 Crash Initial Safety Report

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[NOTE: ...and still awaiting final Flight Safety Investigation Report (FSIR) for the CF-18 crash at Lethbridge, Alberta in July 2010]
2nd Jul 2011, 13:17
Replies: 39
Views: 10,758
Posted By DelaneyT

F-101 liftoff at 230 KIAS {?} Sounds a bit...

F-101 liftoff at 230 KIAS {?}

Sounds a bit fast for routine takeoff roll.

Were the tires rated for that high a speed ?
3rd Jun 2011, 16:25
Replies: 67
Views: 23,673
Posted By DelaneyT

BOAC: ...pointer to the first instance, please. ...

BOAC: ...pointer to the first instance, please. :)
3rd Jun 2011, 13:03
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

Presumptions may indeed be the problem. If...

Presumptions may indeed be the problem.

If there's nothing found wrong with the engines or aircraft -- what other possible cause could there be for an aircraft to fall out of the sky ?
3rd Jun 2011, 12:48
Replies: 67
Views: 23,673
Posted By DelaneyT

Good... hope you can eventually post some key...

Good... hope you can eventually post some key excerpts from that old USAF investigation report. Start a new thread here if you find any worthwhile info.

Looks like there are probably strong...
3rd Jun 2011, 12:22
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

Question ...well, rather odd that rumour is the only thing...

...well, rather odd that rumour is the only thing available to Canadian citizens, after a 10 month formal investigation. As a minimum, another brief interim report should have been issued,...
2nd Jun 2011, 01:13
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

...there should be a "Final" report issued...

...there should be a "Final" report issued sometime this century; not sure what the RCAF calls it, formally.

That October 2010 report is merely an interim/preliminary investigation report......
1st Jun 2011, 20:45
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

...almost 10 months since this CF-18 mishap --...

...almost 10 months since this CF-18 mishap -- and no hint of a final investigation report.

Must be a very thorough investigation & reporting process.
1st Jun 2011, 20:28
Replies: 67
Views: 23,673
Posted By DelaneyT

The final/formal 'Diamond Crash' investigation...

The final/formal 'Diamond Crash' investigation was widely questioned at the time, but there are no obvious Google links to the formal details now. Apparently, Aviation Week did publish the full USAF...
2nd Apr 2011, 17:16
Replies: 134
Views: 44,762
Posted By DelaneyT

Oxygen-Generating Systems Under Investigation

The U.S. Air Force is investigating whether the On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS) found on several U.S. Air Force warplanes, including the F-22 Raptor, might be defective.

"Air Force...
23rd Mar 2011, 22:23
Replies: 86
Views: 26,082
Posted By DelaneyT

Flt Lead Loses His Wings

An Air Force pilot who led a group of jets on a spectacular flyover before a University of Iowa football game has been punished for flying too low and too fast, and is giving up his right to fly...
8th Jan 2011, 22:15
Replies: 86
Views: 26,082
Posted By DelaneyT

Too Low FlyBy-- USAF T-38s

Air Force Times {U.S.}:



Jan 6, 2011

The Air Force is considering disciplinary action against four pilots who participated in a T-38 stadium flyover before a University of Iowa football...
24th Dec 2010, 12:51
Replies: 32
Views: 11,175
Posted By DelaneyT

HeliChopper JoyRides

Official USN Mishap Report issued {excerpts}:





{San Diego Union-Tribune/U.S.}

:=
12th Dec 2010, 15:43
Replies: 101
Views: 42,166
Posted By DelaneyT

Another Airshow Crash + Pilot-Error

Probably. But also the airshow 'environment' frequently prompts sober pilots to bend the rules & take very unnecessary risks.

General probability of pilot-error in any airshow related mishap is...
22nd Nov 2010, 12:37
Replies: 134
Views: 44,762
Posted By DelaneyT

Question What Happened ?

Yes, the forum posts here generally go thru a very predictable sequence for any aircraft crash topic.

The first post or two is informative about initial, sketchy reports of a downed aircraft. ...
26th Sep 2010, 18:15
Replies: 32
Views: 11,175
Posted By DelaneyT

Airshow Mode

...they were returning to San Diego from an "airshow" at Mather AFB (Sacramento, California)-- apparently still in the airshow frame of mind & attitude.

Lake Tahoe is a popular resort area, with...
18th Aug 2010, 14:57
Replies: 101
Views: 42,166
Posted By DelaneyT

Yup, that's standard practice here. Comes right...

Yup, that's standard practice here. Comes right after the initial mawkish comments about any crash.

I'd also note that formal Boards-of-Investigation do make errors, usually take excessive time...
18th Aug 2010, 14:36
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

The CF-18 mishap pilot account confirms the...

The CF-18 mishap pilot account confirms the obvious -- aircraft stall under controlled (but high risk) conditions.

No mention of any aircraft malfunctions, compressor-stalls, bird-strikes, cockpit...
30th Jul 2010, 13:28
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

...no good reason to risk the pilot and aircraft...

...no good reason to risk the pilot and aircraft in such airshow/demo operations.

What exactly is the benefit ?

Amusement ? :(
30th Jul 2010, 13:20
Replies: 101
Views: 42,166
Posted By DelaneyT

Unhappy Yet Another Airshow Crash

General probability of pilot-error in any airshow related mishap is 80%+.

Airshows are always popular, but the world safety record over many decades of these events is terrible. Not worth it in...
28th Jul 2010, 16:44
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

...always nice to see that Martin-Baker equipment...

...always nice to see that Martin-Baker equipment works as advertised, but the primary question remains as to why the CF-18 "system" failed in this mishap. After all, the primary purpose of this...
26th Jul 2010, 16:33
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

...then why did it fall out of the sky ? ...

...then why did it fall out of the sky ?


Some CF-18 crash history:

CF_18_Hornet (http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/Aircraft_by_Type/CF-18/cf_18_hornet.htm)
24th Jul 2010, 13:15
Replies: 98
Views: 30,755
Posted By DelaneyT

Question Yet Another Airshow Crash

Looks like a* 'slow-speed' *{practice} demonstration pass just above the runway... with a classic aerodynamic stall.
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Likely cause ??
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What is the most common cause of airshow type...
13th Jan 2010, 16:12
Replies: 12
Views: 3,285
Posted By DelaneyT

F-16 Pilot Error Midair

:sad:

Report: Pilot error caused F-16s to collide - Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times (http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2010/01/airforce_f16_accident_011110w/)


....seems to be...
6th Dec 2009, 19:46
Replies: 11
Views: 5,701
Posted By DelaneyT

Aircrew Error-Fatal

:(

_________________________

Report: Crew error led to F-15E crash - Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times (http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/12/airforce_f15e_crash_120609w/)
2nd Oct 2009, 15:14
Replies: 13
Views: 3,708
Posted By DelaneyT

The publicly-released version of the formal...

The publicly-released version of the formal Accident Investigation Board report is available (.pdf format) at:

http://www.acc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-090928-037.pdf


....quite a bit...
28th Sep 2009, 22:57
Replies: 13
Views: 3,708
Posted By DelaneyT

Pilot error caused fatal F-16 crash

:(



Pilot error caused fatal F-16 crash - Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times (http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/09/airforce_f16_fatal_aib_092809w/)
19th Jul 2009, 12:45
Replies: 11
Views: 5,701
Posted By DelaneyT

Question THE ASSOCIATED PRESS July 18, 2009

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
July 18, 2009
18th Jul 2009, 15:25
Replies: 11
Views: 5,701
Posted By DelaneyT

Causes Considered ??

...what would likely cause an F-15E to crash at night with the loss of both crew members (??)

Hostile action has apparently been ruled out.

We have many decades of data on aircraft crashes &...
10th May 2009, 18:40
Replies: 52
Views: 22,168
Posted By DelaneyT

Red face Pilot Error

Wheels-up C-17 crash caused by pilot error

Friday May 8, 2009

Pilots of a C-17 Globemaster failed to lower the transport’s landing gear, forcing them to make a crash landing at Bagram Airfield...
26th Mar 2009, 14:36
Replies: 47
Views: 13,315
Posted By DelaneyT

Confusion

Pilot's statement points to confusion (http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/mar/25/1n25jet011211-pilots-statement-points-confusion/)




:rolleyes:
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