Accident/Incident Investigation, In-depth Feature, unstable approach
The Metro 23 pilots were so focused on landing that, despite the unstable approach, ‘it would have been difficult for them to discontinue their plan,’ the TSB said.
The pilots of the Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23 were about to complete their second instrument approach to Detour Lake (Ontario, Canada) Aerodrome when the airplane struck the gravel runway and skidded to the right, stopping at the bottom of an embankment about 154 ft (47 m) from the runway edge.
Cabin Safety, Ground Ops, News, Runway Safety
Plans call for 1,900 FAA vehicles to be equipped with transponders to enable air traffic…
Airport Ops, News, Runway Safety
The NTSB says the FAA should change methods used to assess conditions on wet runways.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
The Dash 8 crew turned to line up on the centerline at the same time…
