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RFT 281: No Flap Takeoff
FromReady For Takeoff - Turn Your Aviation Passion Into A Career
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7 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
There have been numerous air carrier accidents in which the crew attempted takeoff without the leading and trailing edge flaps extended to the takeoff position. Unlike many general aviation airplanes, large turbojet aircraft require high-lift devices (leading and trailing edge flaps and slats) for the airplane to safely get airborne. In some of these accidents, the Takeoff Warning System (TOWS) was intentionally disabled, preventing the crew from receiving a warning of incorrect airplane configuration. Here are notable accidents resulting in 746 fatalities: 1974 Lufthansa flight 540, B747, 59 fatalities 1987 Northwest 255, MD 82, 150 fatalities 1988 Delta 1411, B727-200, 14 fatalities 1999 LAPA Flight 3142, B737-200, 65 fatalities 2005 Mandala Airlines 91, B737-200, 144 fatalities 2008 Spanair 5022 - MD 82, 154 fatalities In every case, if the flight crews had performed their normal pre-takeoff checks, the accidents would have been averted. It is essential that all crew members actually confirm every item on the appropriate checklist. As an additional mnemonic, many pilots will perform a FEATS check before every takeoff: Flaps, EPRs, Airspeed bugs, Trim, Speed brake.
Released:
Apr 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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