NTSB final report on CRJ200 tow tug collision / Helicopter PK-IWS crash site found / FAA maintains Boeing 737 Max production cap

NTSB final report on CRJ200 tow tug collision at Chicago O’Hare

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on September 11, 2025 released its final report on the February 1, 2025 collision between an Air Wisconsin Canadair CRJ-200 (registration N420AW, operating as American Airlines flight AA-6181 from Kalamazoo, Michigan) and a tow tug at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Illinois, USA. The investigation determined the probable cause as the tug driver’s failure to ensure the taxiway was clear before crossing, with contributing factors being limited visibility due to ambient lighting conditions and the absence of the aircraft’s nose-gear light, which reduced detectability. The accident resulted in the tug overturning, causing serious injury to the 64-year-old driver, while the aircraft sustained substantial damage to its left wing; no passengers or crew were injured, and safety recommendations focused on stricter adherence to ground vehicle operating regulations and improved aircraft lighting awareness in low-visibility ramp conditions. Click image above for reading the related post!

Helicopter PK-IWS crash site found, evacuation delayed

A joint SAR team confirmed that helicopter PK-IWS, operated by PT Intan Angkasa and carrying four people, which lost contact on Wednesday at around 11:38 local time during a flight from Ilaga, Puncak Regency to Timika, Mimika Regency, has been located crashed in the mountainous Jila area of Central Papua. The crash site, situated in steep terrain, was identified by the company’s aerial search team, but evacuation efforts have been postponed due to heavy rain and dense fog hindering both air and ground operations. Basarnas stated that evacuation will be attempted on 11 September using Indonesian Air Force and company helicopters, while the identities and conditions of the occupants remain unconfirmed. Click image above for reading the related post!

FAA maintains Boeing 737 Max production cap

On September 9, 2025, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the production cap of 38 Boeing 737 Max aircraft per month, imposed in January 2024 following an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 incident in Portland, Oregon, USA, remains in place. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford stated that while Boeing has made progress, on-site inspectors have not yet issued recommendations to lift the restriction, delaying Boeing’s request to increase output to 42 aircraft per month. Bedford added that the FAA will conduct scenario-based planning before any approval and noted that resources are also being directed to Boeing oversight, new drone and supersonic regulations, and the $12.5 billion modernization of the US air traffic control system. Click image above for reading the related post!

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Airplane Crash & Incident Reviews: Atlasjet Flight 4203: Fatal Crash takes 57 lives

Read our today's review of another tragic accident that moved the world when it happened and far beyond. Click image above for reading the full article!

SARPcheck global aviation safety audit: A wet lease, codeshare, ACMI Booster

SARPcheck is a new global aviation safety audit that assesses airline compliance with select ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) across defined ICAO Annexes. The primary aim of this audit is to enhance global flight safety while providing an affordable and accessible tool to facilitate ACMI, wet lease, and codeshare operations. The ICAO Annexes and SARPs that SARPcheck focuses on are specifically those outlined by regulatory and industry standards, including FAA requirements for overseeing foreign air carriers and the TCO approval elements of EASA.

SARPcheck is governed by a London-based not-for-profit organization, the Safety Audit Review Partnership (SARP Ltd.), which accredits Safety Quality Organizations (SQOs) such as AEROTHRIVE to conduct these audits globally. Detailed information about the program, including the SARPcheck Program Manual (SCPM), informative brochures, and the latest updates, is available on our website at https://aerothrive.com/audits/sarpcheck-audits/. For further inquiries or personal assistance, please feel free to send me a message. I'm always happy to help! Lufthansa City Airlines is the global launch customer of SARPcheck.

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