EASA SIB 2015-13
Safety Management of Flight Operations in Adverse Convective Weather and the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone
EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2015-13 provides guidance on the safety management of flight operations in adverse convective weather and the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). It addresses the risks of loss of control in flight (LOC-I) associated with thunderstorms, turbulence, icing, and other hazards typical in the ITCZ, emphasizing the need for comprehensive risk mitigation strategies. The bulletin is applicable to National Aviation Authorities and Commercial Air Transport operators conducting multi-pilot operations.