The Department of Transportation’s inspector general has cited several issues with maintenance at American Airlines that resulted in flight by unairworthy aircraft.
DOT Report: American Airlines Flew Unairworthy Aircraft
Inspector general alleges maintenance issues at American Airlines have resulted in unairworthy aircraft.
Key Takeaways:
- A Department of Transportation Inspector General report found that American Airlines flew unairworthy aircraft due to maintenance issues, citing instances like a broken emergency slide or missing engine components.
- The report heavily criticized the FAA for its insufficient oversight of American Airlines' maintenance and safety management systems, highlighting a lack of comprehensive training and tools for its inspectors.
- FAA inspectors were found to not routinely evaluate maintenance risks adequately and sometimes prematurely closed compliance actions before they were completed.
- The report provides recommendations to improve safety compliance, with the FAA and American Airlines committing to develop better training for inspectors and refine safety controls.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
