This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine examines the persistent problem of aircraft maintenance personnel failing to follow procedures. It discusses the history of the problem, including the devastating Aloha Airlines incident in 1988, and highlights that despite improvements in regulations and procedures, the issue continues to pose a significant risk to aviation safety. The podcast provides several case studies illustrating how procedural non-compliance can lead to serious incidents, from a helicopter losing control due to a missing fastener to a British Airways 787-8’s nose gear retracting when a pin was incorrectly installed. The author argues that while there is no easy solution, increased awareness, training, and the application of human factors analysis are crucial to tackling this persistent challenge.