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This article talks about stowaways being found dead on the wheel well of airplanes. On January 28, 2007, a pilot from British Airways found the corpse of an African youth during a routine pre-flight check before departing Los Angeles. On another instance, a body was discovered in the landing gear of an SN Brussels airplane upon its arrival from Africa. Extreme cold and lack of oxygen in the wheel wells make the odds of survival slim and long flights add severe hypothermia to acute hypoxia and hypobaria.

The article provides information on an aviation accident involving a FedEx MD-10 aircraft in Memphis, Tennessee on July 30, 2006. In the accident, the left landing gear failed on the airplane during landing, sending sparks into dry grass beside the runway that caused a fire. The airplane lost its right gear and wing, inverted and caught fire, killing several passengers.

The article presents a summary of proposed regulations related to aircraft safety in the U.S. as of November 2005. They include engine safety, fuel system safety, landing gear safety, operating safely in icing conditions and electrical system safety.

Presents an update on airline regulations in the U.S. from September 6, 2005 to September 9, 2005. Factors which prompted the creation of the landing gear safety rule; Overview of the requirements under the electrical system safety ruling; Number of airplanes in the worldwide fleet and in the U.S. registry that are affected by the rules on structural safety.

Reports on several regulatory activities proposed by different security companies for airline industry in the U.S. in 2006. Information on Control column torque tube proposed by Bombardier Inc.; Reason of Boeing Commercial Airplanes for developing fuel shutoff wires; Modifications and inspections needed for installation on Main landing gear.

The article reports on several aircraft accidents which took place in the U.S. in the month of April 2011. William Wright Avid Flyer N613HH collided with trees during take-off from the airport and was forced to land following a loss of engine power. Gulfstream GVI B652GD was substantially damaged after impact with terrain during takeoff and took four lives. Boeing 737-300 N632SW experienced rapid depressurization so the crew conducted an emergency landing injuring one passenger.

The article reports that a patented, eco-efficient taxiing system for the Airbus A320 is being developed by Airbus SAS engineers. The system seeks to reduce fuel consumption during ground operations at airports by utilizing electrically-driven wheels. The standard use of jet engine thrust during ground taxiing operations would be replaced by the new system.

The article presents information about a preliminary report, issued by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), on an accident on March 18, 2010, in which an amphibious Maule flipped over during a water landing on Lake Lewisville near Lewisville, Texas. The pilot survived with minor injuries, but the female passenger was killed in the accident. The pilot doesn't remember the position of landing gear during water landing.

The article presents information on several accidents and incidents related to the aerospace industries. On February 6, 2010, Ecuador Aircraft's left main wheel separated during the landing roll at the Mashuim Airstrip. On February 23, 2010, PIPER PA-28-180 N7778W, operated by Douglas Aviation, was destroyed by colliding with terrain while maneuvering for landing at Lebanon-Springfield Airport.

The article presents information on safety regulations in the U.S. aviation industry. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Airbus Model A300 and A310 series airplanes, and currently requires replacement of the nose landing gear drag strut upper attachment pin.

The article focuses on the investigation report of the accident of a Boeing F-15 Eagle fighter in Florida on November 13, 2008. A series of flight analysis and assessment errors by the aircraft's pilot resulted in overrunning the runway by the fighter plane. The Accident Investigation Board report informs that the aircraft's landing gear failed during the take-off and its antiskid brake system failed while landing.

The article offers information on the investigation made by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to the Northwest Airlines Boeing 747 landing accident at Guam International Airport (GUM) on August 19, 2005. The flight deck crew had experienced trouble extending the landing gear, getting a red light on the landing gear indicator and a warning horn. The examination found that the faulty nose gear door actuator caused the accident.

The article reports on the successful autonomous landing demonstration of an F-16 Fighting Falcon by Lockhead Martin Corp. and the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School in California. The technology uses algorithms to control the F-16's attitude, glide, slope, airspeed, and descent rate via throttle and flight control input until the aircraft comes to a stop on the runway.

The article reports on a series of recommendations made by British air accident investigators after a landing gear mishap at Wick Airport, Caithness, Scotland on October 3, 2006. The crew of the Eastern Airways British Aerospace Jetstream 3202 (G-BUVC) was unaware the landing gear was not in the down position when they attempted to land. The investigation found that contamination of the landing gear selector switch points had acted as an electrical insulator preventing current flow to the landing gear lowering system and audible warning systems.

The article offers updates on aircraft accidents and incidents. A Paramount Airways ATR72 aircraft mistakenly landed on a runway under construction stopping before equipment. On June 28, 2007, the right main gear of a M'Banza Congo Angola aircraft collapsed during landing undershoot of runway at M'Banza Congo Airport in Angola. On June 28, 2007, an America West Express aircraft struck two birds while landing in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The article discusses the problem of the landing gears of the Regional Jets of manufactured in Brazil and Canada. An Embraer EMB 135 junglejet was photographed approaching and touching down at Boston's Logan Airport, with its landing gear still up. The pilot of the American Eagle Flight 4539 from Toronto, Ontario, noticed a landing-gear disagree light, but he managed to lower his gear manually and landed safely. Pilots are advised to listen for the clunk even in this automated age.

This article provides information on aircraft accidents and incidents. On February 2, 2007, on approach to Georgetown in the Cayman Islands, the pilots of the 737-200 aircraft of Atlantic Airlines received an indication of an unsafe landing gear and returned to La Ceiba in Honduras. On February 6, 2007, the 737 aircraft of Czech Airlines bound for Dublin, Germany, failed to raise gear after takeoff and was forced to hold for 90 minutes until a slot became available.

Presents information on aircraft accidents and incidents during the first three weeks of February 2006. Crash landing of a chartered aircraft in Dilasag, Philippines; Reason for diverting Los Angeles, California bound Spirit Airlines Flight 734; Nose wheel problem of a Malaysian Airlines flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Presents a list of aircraft accidents and incidents that have occurred from September 1, 2005 to September 15, 2005. Commander 680 which crashed in a cornfield 500 meters from take off; KA32 helo which crashed during a tropical downpour; 737-200 of Mandala Airlines which noted a gear problem after take off.