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Did Screwdriver Cause Crash?
Investigators are asking whether a stray hand tool cuased a Yak-52 aerobatics plane to crash in New Zealand, resulting in two fatalities. Read More...
Spring 2011 Wildlife Mitigation Newsletter [PDF FILE]
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University runs through recent high-profile bird strikes, the government's plans to kill thousands of birds who live…
Safe Pre-Flight Habits
Read this concise FAA safety article directed toward GA pilots who may be in too much of a rush to…
Bird Watchers
Between the growing numbers of migrating birds and other wildlife, and the increased air traffic, the potential for collision with…
Earlier Coverage
FOD Down Under
Transportation authorities in Australia report that FOD occurrences have increased significantly at the nation's airports. The report includes an interesting…
Brain Teasing FOD Puzzles For Your Crew
Take a Puzzle Break! One of our site visitors* sent these puzzles for you to enjoy. Print out and challenge…
Commentary: Concorde Crash Trial
Aviation attorney Stephen P. Prentice raises an alarm over France prosecuting two Continental Airlines employees for criminal manslaughter. Why should the…
FOD Incident: Diyarbakir, Turkey
A preliminary NTSB report indicates that a stray metal bearing roller may have jammed an elevator control system, causing a…
FOD Incident: Cancun
The Concorde nearly repeated itself in Mexico, happily this time with no fire or casualties. During takeoff from Cancun, an…
Take a look…FOD is dangerous!
An airline cargo container sucked into a jet engine? Have you seen what bird strike can do? Visit www.aviationpics.de for…
Canada’s BIRD AVOIDANCE BROCHURE
Graphically illustrates ways to improve your odds against bird strike danger. It's not cool to fool with Mother Nature -…
FOD on Purpose?
Use the proper tool in its proper place! The FAA proposes to fine a major airline for using shop towels -…
The Many Faces of FOD
by Bob Baron, Learjet Crews International, Inc. It was only a few years ago that I realized just what FOD…
COOL FOD POSTER!
Sent in by a "FOD Brother" way out in the field. To whom this may concern at FODNEWS,My name…