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MD-11 Louisville accident Nov 4, 2025, versus Chicago DC-10 accident May 25, 1979

The tragic accident of the Louisville MD-11 on take off which killed the crew and 11persons on the ground reminds many people familiar with both MD-11 and DC-10 aircraft of the accident with a DC-10-10 at Chicago O'Hare on May 25 1979. The DC-10 accident is referenced in the MD-11 preliminary report on page 11. There are certain commonalities between the two accidents, but the totality of circumstances and extent of investigation (so far) of both accidents are vastly differen

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EASA EPAS 2020-2024

EPAS; EUROPEAN PLAN FOR AVIATION SAFETY PUBLISHED BY EASA

20-JAN-2020, EASA published the new EPAS. This document is interesting as it contains a look into the future of EASA rule making. The area of initial and continuing airworthiness forms an important part of the document. Chapter 9 and 10 of the document cover the airworthiness issue that will be subject to change in the coming 4 years.
Subjects like Class D cargo compartment fire protection, HP rotor integrity, AMC-20 update, airworthiness review processes and technical records requirements are expected to be updated. The document contains NPA numbers and organisations are encouraged to consult the document in order to be prepared for the future

EPAS 2020-2024

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