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NTSB determines cause of Addison plane crash that killed 10
The NTSB said in a report the June 2019 Addison, Texas plane crash that killed 10 was caused by the pilot's failure to control the plane after one of the engines lost thrust just seconds after takeoff — and audio recording from the beginning of the flight shows the pilot failed to follow checklists and adhere to emergency procedures. (www.wfaa.com) More...
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How many times a day does this happen in the real world out there. I mean the Not Following Check Lists and Procedures? Me thinks it is probably more common then you think.
Well if I found out that a crew was deliberately neglecting to use their checklist, I would (after having a conversation about this) not fly with them and report them to the authorities. Because why would you not take the 8 seconds or so to read a few lines and keep everyone safe?
Thought long and hard about your post and can only say that I hope, as a purported ATP, you discover that the use of a checklist by a true Airman who knows the equipment will use same as a 'checklist'. Not a 'Do' list.
The difference? Folks that really know their equipment run the panel, confirm with the other well trained pilot, and use the 'checklist' to reconfirm that all the procedures and protocols have been accomplished.
Those that don't will use it as a 'do list' and will never get that in any sophisticated piece of equipment any interruption in the 'do' list can lead to non adherence to the poignant steps that make it all safe and correct. And if you don't use one at all, then all bets are off!
If you really know your merde, you know whether or not the occupant of the other seat knows the airplane before you leave the ramp!
"Because why would you not take the 8 seconds or so to read a few lines and keep everyone safe?"
If you really think it's all about "8 seconds or so to read a few lines and keep everyone safe" you might be a bit behind the 'power curve' in the big picture.
Rattin' out a senior in the cockpit is a sure career suicide move in the long run.
Just the rantings of an old, retired, 'freight dog'/corporate airplane driver.
The difference? Folks that really know their equipment run the panel, confirm with the other well trained pilot, and use the 'checklist' to reconfirm that all the procedures and protocols have been accomplished.
Those that don't will use it as a 'do list' and will never get that in any sophisticated piece of equipment any interruption in the 'do' list can lead to non adherence to the poignant steps that make it all safe and correct. And if you don't use one at all, then all bets are off!
If you really know your merde, you know whether or not the occupant of the other seat knows the airplane before you leave the ramp!
"Because why would you not take the 8 seconds or so to read a few lines and keep everyone safe?"
If you really think it's all about "8 seconds or so to read a few lines and keep everyone safe" you might be a bit behind the 'power curve' in the big picture.
Rattin' out a senior in the cockpit is a sure career suicide move in the long run.
Just the rantings of an old, retired, 'freight dog'/corporate airplane driver.
Not following the Check List and Emergency Procedures then certainly increases risk of being either way behind the aircraft or incapable of doing what needs to be done when the problem arises. That transfers to possible damage to aircraft, injury or death to the pilot and other occupants and to potential property damage and death to people at the impact area. The more we are following check lists and are "up" on procedures the more likely the above-mentioned happenings won't happen.
The checklist had nothing to do with this accident, sorry. It was a case of aircraft handling or lack thereof.
The NTSB said that checking the locks on throttles. The left throttle could have slipped starting the chain of events. Large complex planes like the King Air have checklists for a reason and they are to be used religiously.
Absolutely…. things written on paper don’t change ….. but going by memory and forgetting leads you to signing your death certificate…. I Concur…. Don’t Be Foolish….!!!
Monitoring the throttle(s) is airmanship, not checklist. That's like saying "look outside"; You don't need a checklist for that either.
