Aviation Week

Faulty Localizer Leads To Mishap, Part 2

In Part 1, we discussed the circumstances surrounding the off-runway landing at Presque Isle, Maine. The National Transportation Safety Board conducted what is commonly known as a “field major” ...
WXYZ

DTW using controversial landing system once again, more air traffic controllers sounding alarm

(WXYZ) — The 7 Investigators were the first to expose a dangerous landing practice at Detroit Metro Airport. For certain landings at Detroit Metro Airport, some ...
조선일보

Analysis finds concrete berm at Muan Airport worsened crash injuries

At the Jeollanam-do Muan International Airport disaster site, a truck carrying the engine from Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, which is buried in the localizer (azimuth facility) embankment, moves. /Courtesy ...
Aviation Week

Faulty Localizer Leads To Mishap, Part 1

When it comes to flight and navigation instruments, there are few absolute certainties. Even though most instruments are fairly reliable, they are all susceptible to ...