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ASRS 2060916

ACN 2060916 · 2023-12 · B737 Next Generation Undifferentiated

B737NG flight crew reported airspeed over 250 kts below 10,000 ft. in descent to CVG after they were distracted by a wake turbulence encounter.

Wake Turbulence Encounters DescentPart 121

Pilot narratives

Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ, X, Y.

Reporter 1

As we were about to pass 10,000 ft. We had a wake turbulence encounter that was substantial enough to distract me from my altitude awareness and speed at the time. I was focused on the aircraft I was following and discussed the issue with the First Officer and missed that I was well over 250 kts in level change. Once I noticed I took immediate action to correct the speed. No contact from ATC regarding the issue.

Reporter 2

During descent into CVG, airspeed exceeded 250 below 10,000. Aircrew recognized and corrected crossing BAMGE fix at 7,000.

NASA classification · Anomalies

  • Deviation - Speed
  • Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
  • Inflight Event / Encounter

NASA classification · Assessments

Contributing Factors / Situations
Environment - Non Weather Related · Human Factors · Procedure
Primary Problem
Human Factors

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