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Amazon Prime Crash: *NEW* Cockpit Audio Analysis & Captain Steve's Weight-on-Wheels Breakdown
The NTSB has released the minute-by-minute cockpit voice recorder transcript for the Amazon Prime Air cargo jet that crashed at Miami International Airport. This article delves into the critical moments leading up to the runway excursion, focusing on the deployment of speed brakes and reverse thrust, and the communication issues within the cockpit.
Watch on YouTube ↗Key takeaways
- ⚠️Landing a jet aircraft with the nose wheel touching down first is a dangerous maneuver, not a standard technique, and can lead to instability.01:46
- ✈️The NTSB transcript reveals that reverse thrusts were not deployed at two critical moments during the Amazon Prime Air cargo jet incident, raising questions about crew actions.04:37
- ⏱️Jet engines take 7-9 seconds to spool up for thrust, meaning a quick throttle increase for a go-around might not provide immediate acceleration.07:24
- 🗣️The co-pilot repeatedly cautioned about excessive speed during the approach, but there was no consistent verbal response from the pilot, indicating a potential communication issue.10:14
- 🤯Adjusting flap settings after the "minimums" callout (the last chance to save a landing) is highly unusual and indicates significant instability.14:50
- 📉The aircraft departed the paved runway surface just one second after the go-around was canceled, highlighting the rapid escalation of the situation.17:39
Chapters
- 0:00NTSB Transcript and Key Clarifications
- 2:23Landing Techniques: Piston vs. Jet Aircraft
- 5:17Weight on Wheels and Reverse Thrust Deployment
- 10:02Crew Communication and Missed Go-Arounds
- 17:07Relatable Landing Scenario and Speed Warnings
- 22:22Final Moments and Runway Excursion
- 30:09Drone Footage and Crash Aftermath
- 34:50Personal Flying Experience and Learning Example
The digest
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recently released a minute-by-minute transcript of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the Amazon Prime Air cargo jet involved in a runway excursion at Miami International Airport. This incident, which occurred on runway 30, has brought to light several critical factors regarding aircraft operations, pilot decision-making, and communication protocols.
The Weight-on-Wheels Conundrum and Thrust Reversers
A significant point of discussion revolves around the "weight on wheels" sensor and the deployment of reverse thrust. Many initially speculated that the reverse thrusts didn't deploy because the aircraft hadn't fully settled on its wheels. However, the situation is more complex. While speed brakes can be deployed in the air under certain conditions (like an emergency descent), reverse thrusts are typically activated upon landing when the aircraft's weight is fully on its wheels. The NTSB transcript indicates that reverse thrusts were not deployed at two critical moments: during the initial landing attempt and after the crew decided to abort the go-around. This raises questions about why these crucial braking mechanisms were not utilized, especially given the circumstances.
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- Landing Techniques: Piston vs. Jet Aircraft
- Missed Opportunities for Go-Arounds and Reverse Thrust
- Cockpit Communications and Excessive Speed
- The Swiss Cheese Checklist and Tragic Outcome
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