Lessons from the Field explores individual occurrences and the operational factors behind them.

By examining what happened, the conditions that allowed it to occur, and the lessons learned, these stories help turn real-world experiences into practical safety insights.

An unsecured panel and an unexpected turn [PDF 940 KB]

Published 6 October 2026

A recent occurrence highlights how quickly small breakdowns during maintenance can lead to an in-flight issue.

Runway occupied but the take-off still started [PDF 313 KB]

Published 22 September 2026

One aircraft was backtracking on the runway while another began its take-off roll after assuming the runway was clear.

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