It was seven years ago that Kas Osterbuhr put together a nearly courtroom-ready reconstruction animation of Flight 1549. At the time, there really was nothing else like it. With the movie coming out, Kas went back and updated his work. Next worst thing to being there.
Animations & Video
Andreini Family Speaks Out
By Mike Danko on
Posted in General Aviation, Lawsuits of Note
The Andreini family gave their first interview since Eddie’s death to KTVU’s John Sasaki. John asks us about the lawsuit we filed today against the United States Air Force.
Video Interview: Discussing AirAsia QZ8501 with LXBN TV
By Mike Danko on
Following up on my recent posts on the incident, I had the opportunity to discuss the crash of AirAsia QZ8501 with Colin O’Keefe of LXBN. In the interview, I share my thoughts on the potential cause of the incident and what that might mean as far as compensation for families.
Eddie Andreini Accident: Air Force Documents Reveal Travis Officials Confused by Air Force Regulations
By Mike Danko on
Airport fire trucks must get to a burning plane within three minutes if they are going to save any lives. That’s the maximum response time allowed by the National Fire Protection Association, the organization that sets the standard for airport firefighters, including those working at U.S. Air Force bases.
The survivable atmosphere inside an aircraft
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Asiana Admits Pilots Allowed Aircraft To Get Too Slow But Blames Boeing
By Mike Danko on
Asiana now says the autopilot confused the crew of Asiana Flight 214, and blames Boeing for the crash of Flight 214. ABC Channel 7 asked me to comment.
https://abc7news.com/business/asiana-points-finger-at-boeing-for-sfo-crash/22454/
Another Look at “The Impossible Turn”
By Mike Danko on
Posted in Animations & Video, General Aviation
When the engine quits just after takeoff, the pilot has few options. One is to attempt to turn around and try to land at the airport. It’s such a difficult maneuver that it’s often referred to as “the impossible turn.” I’ve written about the “impossible turn” before. AvWeb’s Paul Bertorelli takes another look at…
Asiana 214 Animation Shows What Went Wrong
By Mike Danko on
This animation compares what Asiana 214’s approach should have looked like to what it did look like. From the data we have, the animation appears to be fairly accurate, except the audio is not properly synchronized. (The initial transmissions are from when the aircraft was 7 miles from the runway, not several hundred feet.)
If…
EMS Night Vision Goggles: FAA Incompetence Exposed
By Mike Danko on
Stephen Stock, an investigative reporter for NBC, talks about the hazards posed by night vision goggles improperly installed in much of the nation’s EMS helicopter fleet. I was happy to offer Stock my thoughts. The FAA refused to comment on camera.
Imagine how difficult it must be for Rand Foster to go to work
More Proof That Post-Crash Helicopter Fires Are Unnecessary
By Mike Danko on
Posted in Animations & Video
There was no fire. That allowed both occupants to survive.
No, not a miracle. Just a properly designed fuel system.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=BcTDwJcO_os%3Frel%3D0
No post-crash fire in Arizona Helicopter Crash
By Mike Danko on
Posted in Animations & Video, Helicopters
And everyone walked away.
The video is proof that if it has a properly designed fuel system, a helicopter need not catch fire after an otherwise survivable accident.
Hope the folks at the Robinson Helicopter factory take note.