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Delta CRJ-900 Accident In Toronto: Preliminary Report Published

One Mile at a Time

At the time of the accident, winds were at an angle of 270 degrees (the runway was at an angle of 230 degrees), at 28 knots, gusting to 35 knots. degrees Less than one second before touchdown, the plane had an indicated airspeed of 134 knots, a ground speed of 111 knots, a bank angle of 7.1

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Throttle Mismanagement: A T-38 Lesson That Stuck

Air Facts

At pattern altitude, I leveled off, and our airspeed stabilized at 300 KIAS. During each turn, we lost about 1015 knots, but once wings-level again, the jet quickly accelerated back to 300. For every 100 pounds above 1,000, add one knot to each airspeed. The threshold slid past my right shoulder as I began my flare.

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Trial by Ice

Air Facts

The general prognosis indicated no icing in the clouds, no turbulence and a quartering headwind from the west resulting in a mere five knots of headwind component. Instead of a gentle breeze out of the west, we had over 20 knots of headwind blowing out of the south. We were about 1/2 mile from the threshold.

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on San Diego Crash

Flying Magazine

The aircraft was at an altitude of 8,000 ft msl and 270 knots ground speed at that time. ADS-B data showed the airplane subsequently turned abeam NESTY at about 3,750 ft msl and a ground speed of 200 knots. nm from the runway 28R displaced threshold, at 03:46 a.m. The aircraft’s ground speed was approximately 120 knots.

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LSA Step-Downs: Training Is a Must

AV Web

The max stall speed is 45 knots and the max full-power cruising speed is 120 KCAS. Plus, despite the company’s turmoil of late, it’s a recognizable and respected Van’s product, with an efficient all-metal stabilator-equipped airframe that has removable wings for trailering and easier storage. GPH on 92 knots.

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Stupid Pilot Tricks

AV Web

The pilot reported that he was too high and fast crossing the threshold 70 feet above ground level (AGL) at 90 mph. NTSB says, flight crew attempted to takeoff with the airplane 2975 pounds over the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW), a center of gravity (CG) close to the most forward limit, and an incorrect stabilizer trim setting.

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Finding Right Approach Speed Is Essential for Pilots

Flying Magazine

Still, you’ll likely cross the threshold well above the recommended landing speed and float for quite a while as you slow. Tack on an extra 20 knots to an approach speed for an aircraft that should be flown at 70 knots and the landing distance is doubled. —not often easy in a descent. Let’s play with some numbers.