What is the first thought that goes through your mind when you read about a flight test accident?

That’s probably the kind of question we all feel comfortable asking, but do we ever consider what goes through our hearts when we read the same headline? As humans we have an emotional response, and in this month’s edition I discuss both questions. The second thing that should go through our minds is the probability that this kind of thing would happen, and I explain what I mean subjectively about the topic.

You’ll also find information about Flight Test Safety Workshop registration, and this month we also share two previously published web-based resources that help both our hearts and our minds when we do hear about an aircraft crash.

Download Flight Test Safety Fact, 22-04.

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