Loss of Control on Approach — Colgan Air Flight 3407
NTSB Aircraft Accident Reports · Accident report · AAR-10/01 · Published 2010-02-02 · National Transportation Safety Board · 1 author
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Abstract
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 ↗