Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby in this live-recorded episode of Human Factors Cast as they delve into five recent high-profile aircraft incidents. They analyze the human factors aspects and discuss the challenges faced by air traffic controllers, pilots, and other aviation professionals. The incidents covered include a tragic mid-air collision involving an army helicopter and an American Airlines flight in Washington, a fatal air ambulance crash in Philadelphia, a commuter plane crash in Alaska, a Delta plane flipping on landing in Toronto, and a recent small plane collision in southern Arizona. This episode provides critical insights into aviation safety, human factors, and the importance of ongoing investigations. Additionally, they respond to statements made by the U.S. government regarding these incidents.

News:

Washington, D.C. Mid-Air Collision

Date: January 29, 2025
Location: Near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, D.C.
Summary: An American Airlines CRJ700 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided over the Potomac River, killing 67 people.
Source: ,
pbs.org
HFES Statement
Philadelphia Medical Jet Crash (Med Jets Flight 056)

Date: January 31, 2025
Location: Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Summary: A Learjet 55 used for medical transport crashed near Roosevelt Mall, causing multiple injuries and fatalities on board and on the ground.
Source:
en.wikipedia.org
Alaska Commuter Plane Crash

Date: February 6, 2025
Location: Near Nome, Alaska
Summary: A commuter Cessna Caravan crashed en route to Nome, resulting in 10 fatalities.
Source:
apnews.com
Toronto Delta Air Lines Incident

Date: February 17, 2025
Location: Toronto Pearson Airport, Canada
Summary: A Delta CRJ-900LR jet flipped during landing in snowy conditions. All 80 passengers and crew survived, but 21 people sustained injuries.
Source:
apnews.com
pbs.org
Southern Arizona Small Plane Collision

Date: February 19, 2025
Location: Marana Regional Airport, Arizona
Summary: A collision between two small planes resulted in 2 fatalities.
Source:
apnews.com

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