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Averting Catastrophe Through Superior Airmanship (video)
On October 9, 2002, Northwest Airlines flight 85, a Boeing 747-400 flying from Detroit to Narita suffered a lower rudder malfunction. This Air Crash Investigation episode reveals the challenges experienced on board by the crew, and the cause of this near disaster. (youtu.be) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Should be a good video. Will watch it this evening.
Systems knowledge is most important.......then the so called Superior Airmanship kicks in! ....and some Good Luck!!
First order of business is to FLY THE PLANE, and know your aircraft.
First order of business is to FLY THE PLANE, and know your aircraft.
I watched this after Chip posted the TACA 110 vid -- both good TV shows if not a bit dramatic, but the crew interviews and NTSB investigation info seemed factual enough to give it credit, and was good entertainment in-between. I look forward to watching more of the series.
I'm glad you posted on this, because it's been on my mind as I flew threw DTW this week and started the mental list of questions (as usual). There is no mention of moving the rudder trim knob to full-opposite (not sure how much it would have helped).
Last thought... I noticed that the 777 has the split rudder design (or appears to). I'm wondering if the mechanics are similar, despite being designed decades later. Are there any other commercial carrier split rudders out there to compare/contrast and has the NTSB concluded the investigation where the show left off? (I'll leave it there as not to spoil the show).
RH77
I'm glad you posted on this, because it's been on my mind as I flew threw DTW this week and started the mental list of questions (as usual). There is no mention of moving the rudder trim knob to full-opposite (not sure how much it would have helped).
Last thought... I noticed that the 777 has the split rudder design (or appears to). I'm wondering if the mechanics are similar, despite being designed decades later. Are there any other commercial carrier split rudders out there to compare/contrast and has the NTSB concluded the investigation where the show left off? (I'll leave it there as not to spoil the show).
RH77
And don't forget that the 727 had a split rudder as well.
Watched last night. Excellent video... I can only imagine holding the rudder like that. I have had to do RUDDER Checks on the ground when you have to hold a hard over rudder for a period of time and keep it there. With the energy that takes, I can imagine having to do it in flight with coordinated control of flight.
I am not a pilot, but I can see that technology has created the potential of losing necessary "hands on" flying skills needed in emergency situations. Since it might be a bit hard to have a camera crew on each flight "just in case" a documentary needs to be made about the flight, let's just accept the acting of the re-enactments as it is. I found the piece as a whole interesting.