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Poor Aeronautical Decision-Making Causes Piper Crash- Episode 134

Poor aeronautical decision-making by the pilot is showcased in the examination of a Piper PA-24 crash in Angel Fire, New Mexico. The Flight Safety Detectives find that the NTSB report of this air crash provides helpful information and findings that every pilot can learn from.

Greg, John and Todd review the facts, conditions and circumstances of the accident to amplify the role of the pilot’s decisions before and during the flight. A lack of preparation led to this crash and two fatalities.

The pilot was not prepared for the gusty winds present at takeoff. He was also not familiar with the high-density altitude conditions common during hot weather at this airport. Todd estimates the pilot had about 45 seconds between realizing something was wrong and hitting the ground.

Helpful links:

  • NTSB Final Report, Accident #WPR20FA008 (PDF)
  • NTSB Public Docket (PDF)
  • NTSB Flight Planning (PDF)
  • NTSB Wreckage Examination (PDF)

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Poor Aeronautical Decision-Making Causes Piper Crash
Poor Aeronautical Decision-Making Causes Piper Crash
Poor Aeronautical Decision-Making Causes Piper Crash
Poor Aeronautical Decision-Making Causes Piper Crash
Poor Aeronautical Decision-Making Causes Piper Crash
Poor Aeronautical Decision-Making Causes Piper Crash
Poor Aeronautical Decision-Making Causes Piper Crash
Poor Aeronautical Decision-Making Causes Piper Crash

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