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ASRS Reports

CFI stunned by massive bang from engine during training flight

By NASA · January 5, 2024 ·

They hadn’t fully advanced the throttles to full power when I suddenly heard a massive bang, almost as though something exploded. The aircraft then began shaking violently and a warning alert was going off.

Pilot violates TSA designated area while following tower instructions

By NASA · January 3, 2024 ·

This is a safety and security concern that should be mitigated immediately.

Attempt to park in tight parking space dings another airplane

By NASA · December 28, 2023 ·

ASRS Report Human Factors

A vehicle was parked to the right and Aircraft Y was parked on the left. The space between the two was very tight.

New instructor discovers right is wrong

By NASA · December 26, 2023 ·

ASRS Report Human Factors

I was cleared for a left turn out and instead turned right at 500 feet AGL.

Unbalanced fuel consumption leads to engine sputtering on landing

By NASA · December 21, 2023 ·

During cruise in my Velocity XL, one tank was consuming fuel faster than the other, even though they are interconnected.

CFI caught off guard during landing

By NASA · December 19, 2023 ·

ASRS Report Human Factors

As a CFI, I should remain alert, aware of the situation and environment at all times and ready to take corrective action. I did not do that yesterday.

A safety of flight issue

By NASA · December 14, 2023 ·

ASRS Airport

KEDJ has a very high amount of training activity conducting night landings in single and multi-engine aircraft. An inaccurate PAPI and runway lighting system is a safety of flight issue, in my view.

Student’s second solo thwarted by bird strike

By NASA · December 12, 2023 ·

About 50 feet over the runway and prior to touchdown, my student states she “hit something and there was a loud thud on the right side of the plane.”

Cropduster buzzes highway to avoid power line

By NASA · December 7, 2023 ·

ASRS Report Human Factors

I was coming south toward the highway and the power line spraying corn. As I approached the highway and wires I realized that I could not make it up and over the wire without hitting it. I saw that there was sufficient room to go under the wire and avoid a wire strike and accident.

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