Aviation research, sourced & cited.

Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) — SKYbrary Knowledge Base

SKYbrary comprehensive knowledge-base entry on Loss of Control In-Flight — definitions, contributing factors, accident case studies (Air France 447, Colgan 3407), and prevention strategies.

Runway Excursion — SKYbrary Knowledge Base

SKYbrary runway excursion review — RE-OE (overruns) + RE-LO (lateral). Risk drivers: long landing, high approach speed, contaminated surface, tailwind, mis-set autobrakes.

TCAS — Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System

SKYbrary TCAS comprehensive article — TCAS-II 7.1 logic, RA execution standards, controller-pilot coordination during RA, ACAS-X next-generation transition.

VFR Flight Into Instrument Meteorological Conditions

SKYbrary article on VFR-into-IMC encounters — the 178-second outcome study, decision-making pitfalls, pre-flight weather assessment failures. Cross-references the NTSB SS-23/01 weather-GA accident study.

Inflight Icing — SKYbrary Knowledge Base

SKYbrary inflight icing comprehensive review — icing physics, SLD vs rime + clear, certification standards (FAR 25 App. C + App. O), pneumatic boot vs TKS vs heated leading edge anti-ice.

Wake Vortex Turbulence — SKYbrary Knowledge Base

SKYbrary wake vortex turbulence comprehensive article — generation mechanics, dissipation factors, separation standards (ICAO LIGHT/MEDIUM/HEAVY/SUPER + recategorisation RECAT-EU).

Runway Incursion — SKYbrary Knowledge Base

SKYbrary runway incursion review — taxonomy (operational error, vehicle/pedestrian, pilot deviation), severity categories A-D, mitigation technologies (ASDE-X, ASSC, RAAS, RIAAS). Cross-references Tenerife + Comair 5191.

Pilot Fatigue — SKYbrary Knowledge Base

SKYbrary pilot fatigue review — circadian biology, biomathematical models (SAFE/FAID), commuting impacts, regulatory frameworks (FAR 117 + EU 83/2014). Cross-references the Colgan 3407 fatigue findings.