Madison Baker’s Post

Safety has to come first.

How much does safety negligence may cost? In light of recent events involving an Alaska Airlines flight, where exit doors detached during a flight, a pressing question emerges: "How much am I 'saving' now by not doing things the right way, and what could it cost in the future?" This incident has led to a staggering lawsuit and serves as a stark reminder of the paramount importance of stringent safety measures and oversight, extending beyond the aviation industry. Ensuring the integrity and reliability of every component is not merely a regulatory requirement but a moral imperative to protect lives. Let this incident serve as a reminder to all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), not just in the aviation sector, to reevaluate and reinforce their commitment to safety standards. #safetyculture #aviationsafety #safety #accountability #Boeing The answer on the question is... 1 billion American Dollars $. Link to article:

This brings new appreciation of the #pilot's role in improving #aviationsafety as The Wall Street Journal cites the sea change established after four crashes in 1994 as #pilots self reported errors. That was a huge ask by Federal Aviation Administration but yielded untold benefits. But, as I've reported in the past, pilots were not alone in their contributions to #aviationsafety. The entire industry -- OEMs, training pros, crews, #airlines, #businessaviation partnered to give us the record we have today. In its rhetoric Air Line Pilots Association suggests it is solely responsible for our record and I've often called that an insult to all the others who have contributed so much. I covered it so I know we must congratulate everyone who works on giving us what we have today. BUT, there is a huge loophole in this effort. How many pilots have voiced concerns about aviation safety practices at airlines only to have the #airline retaliate against them? I know of too many. So, while we have come far and accompished much. We have a long way to go as airlines hide their own failures. Karlene Petitt PhD, MBA, MHS Randolph Babbitt https://bit.ly/3S1Sepg

The unfortunate incident with Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, reminds me of Reason's Swiss cheese model of accident causation. I am almost certain that the independent audit into the practices, processes, and procedures that led to this aircraft coming off the line will reveal that somewhere along the line an SMS process was not followed and some of latent conditions present in these cheese slices were ignored. I'm not sure what Boeing's SMS program looks like but the preliminary evidence shows that there was an active failure somewhere that day. SN: I can also imagine the direct and indirect costs incurred as a result of this. 🤯 #airports #airlines #aviation #safety #sms #safetymanagementsystems #incidentmanagement #accidentprevention

"TERRIFYING MID-AIR DRAMA AS SOUTHWEST BOEING 737 LOSES ENGINE COVER! 😱" - A Houston-bound Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency return to Denver after an engine cover fell off and struck the wing during takeoff. - The FAA is now investigating this latest mechanical issue for Boeing planes. - While no injuries were reported, this is just the latest in a string of problems plaguing Boeing aircraft across airlines. - Safety should always be the top priority in air travel. - What do you think about this scary incident? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 💭 - Read more: https://lnkd.in/derG7zSQ #aviation #airlines #boeing #safety #travel #breakingnews

With this kind of stupidity you will never be able to set a foot in your car, your bathroom, your bathroom, your kitchen, your living room, your boat, your kids room, your friends house. Forget all you won’t be able to set a foot in your own underwear. Aviation is by far the safest and the most secure mode of transportation we as a humanity have ever developed. I wonder how these WSJ people take risk on their daily trades? How they are still trading after all these Great Recession and depression? They shouldn’t be able to set a foot in trading also. Right? China with 1.5 billion people and India with 1.4 billion people barely have less than 160 airports each. Check the statistics of recent years in India, the death tolls in road accidents have spiked to its ever highest and the government is doing their best to make it safer. United States for its 330 million people over 50 states have over 21000 airports and still increasing. The entire world combined together, all 7 continents excluding America has barely less than 13000 airports. What else you want? Better ride on your carrots. Be safe! The amount of efforts FAA, USDOT and NTSB is putting into making Travel Safe is remarkable. Be grateful for what you have and let’s strive to make it better!

I’ve been thinking about the Boeing 737 Max 9 issue while watching message from Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci . All of us are affected because we all fly in these planes. The recent incident with the Boeing 737 Max 9 serves as a notable example of a breakdown in a certain process. The consequences of such breakdowns can be severe. Fortunately, a recent incident on an Alaska Airlines flight, where a door fell off (with no lives lost), highlighted the potential risks. It has been revealed that four bolts were responsible for securing the door. In the early stages of the investigation, additional concerns emerged, leading to the grounding of the Boeing Max 9 fleet. Identifying the breakdown and assessing its impact becomes crucial. This situation shows the importance of audits across industries. Continuous inquiry and asking tough questions while auditing is essential. It is not always easy, but we, as auditors, must always think about safety and quality first because in the end we all affected when issues happen.  #lqmainc #lqma #AS9100 #ISO9001 #quality #qualitymanagement https://lnkd.in/dm-F8EqK

Flying in America has never been safer, according to The Wall Street Journal. This is great news, considering the discipline and strategic planning required for safety. The aviation industry has been integrating technology, logistics, and information for many years, leading the charge for safety. Other industries can learn from these efforts, including how business and government can and should partner. Let's take a page from the aviation industry's book and continue to prioritize excellent outcomes. #strategicthinking

I f*cked up... I just made the executive decision to end my trip to California a day early... So I can avoid flying on a Boeing 737 Max. If you're not familiar with the aircraft... it's like a regular 737, but tends to randomly fall out of the sky and kill everyone aboard. It also recently lost a door plug mid-flight, causing the whole cabin to lose air pressure. ...And, you know... have a huge door sized hole in the side of the plane while it was flying... And just a couple weeks ago, one suffered an emergency air leak in its wing that made it necessary to do an emergency landing right after takeoff. And not to mention the fact that there's speculation that the Boeing whistle blower, who was mid testifying about the lax safety requirements, didn't actually unalive himself... 👀 I haven't flown on them for years. And unfortunately- I f*cked up. I misread the flight information when I booked this trip. When I double checked- the flight I was going to take on Sunday, was going to be on a Max. It cost me almost $200 to change with Alaska- but it was worth every penny for the peace of mind. And it's absolutely bonkers to me that airlines would stick with an aircraft that's proven to be unsafe- and with a company who's gutted their internal safety program. Alaska Airlines, Do better. #travel #boeing #alaskaairlines #airlines

I’ve been thinking about the Boeing 737 Max 9 issue while watching message from Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci . All of us are affected because we all fly in these planes. The recent incident with the Boeing 737 Max 9 serves as a notable example of a breakdown in a certain process. The consequences of such breakdowns can be severe. Fortunately, a recent incident on an Alaska Airlines flight, where a door fell off (with no lives lost), highlighted the potential risks. It has been revealed that four bolts were responsible for securing the door. In the early stages of the investigation, additional concerns emerged, leading to the grounding of the Boeing Max 9 fleet. Identifying the breakdown and assessing its impact becomes crucial. This situation shows the importance of audits across industries. Continuous inquiry and asking tough questions while auditing is essential. It is not always easy, but we, as auditors, must always think about safety and quality first because in the end we all affected when issues happen.  #lqmainc #lqma #AS9100 #ISO9001 #quality #qualitymanagement