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Loss of Control on Approach — Colgan Air Flight 3407

Published 2010-02-02 From National Transportation Safety Board 1 author

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Colgan Air 3407 / Continental Connection (Q400) Buffalo NY, February 12, 2009 — 50 fatalities. Definitive investigation of the Colgan 3407 stall-stick-pusher crash on approach to Buffalo. NTSB found pilot performance issues, training deficiencies, crew fatigue. Direct driver of the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 — the "1500-hour rule" + FAR 117 flight/duty rules + FAR 121 stall-recovery training requirements + Pilot Records Database.

Author

National Transportation Safety Board NTSB

Keywords

stall recovery
pilot training
crew fatigue
1500 hour rule
FAR 117

Citation: National Transportation Safety Board (2010). Loss of Control on Approach — Colgan Air Flight 3407. National Transportation Safety Board. NTSB Aircraft Accident Reports ID AAR-10/01. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/AAR1001.aspx ↗