European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
European Union civil aviation authority
Icing, De-icing Failures Blame Brazil Crash
Investigators concluded that the Voepass ATR 72-500 crash near Vinhedo on August 9, 2024, was the result of a deadly combination of severe icing, recurring de-icing system failures, and pilot distractions, set against a Voepass culture of normalizing deviations that left preexisting mechanical issues unaddressed. The final Cenipa report cites multiple contributing factors, including crew actions, weather conditions, and regulatory oversight, and urges changes to de-icing procedures in collaboration with EASA and ATR to prevent similar tragedies.
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About European Union Aviation Safety Agency
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is an agency of the European Commission with responsibility for civil aviation safety in the European Union. It carries out certification, regulation and standardisation and also performs investigation and monitoring. It collects and analyses safety data, drafts and advises on safety legislation and co-ordinates with similar organisations in other parts of the world.
Everything about European Union Aviation Safety Agency →- Country
- Germany
- Headquarters
- Cologne
- Inception
- September 28, 2003
- Website
- https://www.easa.europa.eu/