Archive for January, 2008

Skybus glitches won’t ground low-cost airline

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Skybus Airlines is still on track for a happy new year despite its recent bleak Christmas, analysts say.
The airline, which will soon roll out expanded service at Piedmont Triad International Airport, left some passengers with nothing but coal and switches on Christmas Day when it canceled eight flights in and out of Columbus, […]

Asian Spirit NAMC YS-11A-500 Accident - Masbate, Philippines

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

A Japanese-made NAMC YS-11A-500 overran the runway while landing at Masbate, Philippines. Initial reports state that the accident aircraft was attempting an approach to runway 21 in tailwind conditions with gusts up to 14kts. The aircraft overran the runway, crashed through a concrete perimeter fence. The right main gear collapsed and the right engine sustained […]

Iran Air Fokker 100 Accident - Tehran, Iran

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

An Iran Air Fokker 100 overran the runway while taking off from Shiraz Airport  on its way to Tehran on Wedneday. The main gear was reported to have been sheared off as a result of the overrun. No injuries among the 100 passengers and crew have been reported.

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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Welcome to the Aviation Safety Digest blog. The purpose of this (hopefully) often updated web log is to chronicle the latest developments in aviation safety, including coverage of the latest incidents and analysis of past events. All of this is not a one man job, so I encourage your comments, suggestions, criticisms and any other […]

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