Air Crash Investigator Answers Aviation Accident Questions - Tech Support - WIRED
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Date: 2024-12-17
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CoolerQ
You had me until you started saying that electronic devices will interfere with GPWS. That might have been true decades ago, but now airplanes have to be hardened against spurious emissions anyway just because of how many portable electronic devices are on a flight. And many planes now have in-flight Wi-Fi and SMS! The biggest reason we still encourage airplane mode is comfort and attention - we don't want you distracted and loudly talking on the phone during an emergency. Also, when you're 30k feet in the air, there aren't any cell towers for your phone to talk to in the first place.
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You had me until you started saying that electronic devices will interfere with GPWS. That might have been true decades ago, but now airplanes have to be hardened against spurious emissions anyway just because of how many portable electronic devices are on a flight. And many planes now have in-flight Wi-Fi and SMS! The biggest reason we still encourage airplane mode is comfort and attention - we don't want you distracted and loudly talking on the phone during an emergency. Also, when you're 30k feet in the air, there aren't any cell towers for your phone to talk to in the first place.
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ThePsiclone
I always find the Sioux City crash especially tragic, those guys worked so hard with no conventional means of control, and barely any unconventional means, and were SOO close to making it safely. It was only in the last few seconds where they could literally do no more, because the engines just couldn't react fast enough, that it went tragically wrong. That significantly more survived than died is remarkable, and entirely due to the skill and sheer determination of those aircrew.
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I always find the Sioux City crash especially tragic, those guys worked so hard with no conventional means of control, and barely any unconventional means, and were SOO close to making it safely. It was only in the last few seconds where they could literally do no more, because the engines just couldn't react fast enough, that it went tragically wrong. That significantly more survived than died is remarkable, and entirely due to the skill and sheer determination of those aircrew.
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marigeobrien
One point I'd like to make. While aviation is very safe, it is so because the pilot and stewards/esses insist that everyone comply with the rules. I have seen videos of so many people being kicked off airplanes because they did not comply with the rules -- for whatever reason -- and/or caused a scene because they did not follow the rules. I wonder if they know or simply don't understand that one REASON aviation is as safe as it is, is because those rules are being followed.
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One point I'd like to make. While aviation is very safe, it is so because the pilot and stewards/esses insist that everyone comply with the rules. I have seen videos of so many people being kicked off airplanes because they did not comply with the rules -- for whatever reason -- and/or caused a scene because they did not follow the rules. I wonder if they know or simply don't understand that one REASON aviation is as safe as it is, is because those rules are being followed.
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BigSlimJimmy
As a pilot I was always told: Aviation regulations are written in blood
The FAA and the NTSB are the best regulatory bodies in the US and arguably the world because we take safety so seriously. As a result we have an economy that relies on this ever efficient means of transport.
This should be required watching for all aviators and aviation-adjacent personell.
Follow the checklist!
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As a pilot I was always told: Aviation regulations are written in blood
The FAA and the NTSB are the best regulatory bodies in the US and arguably the world because we take safety so seriously. As a result we have an economy that relies on this ever efficient means of transport.
This should be required watching for all aviators and aviation-adjacent personell.
Follow the checklist!
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paulthomas8262
Boeing is not just a quality control issue. The failed to properly ensure pilot received proper training on what was already a known workaround, to know problems of which many pilot had no awareness of. Even those that did this train it merely some demonstration on a tablet. They didn't really inform people of the seriousness of the issue at the time. This is negligent.
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Boeing is not just a quality control issue. The failed to properly ensure pilot received proper training on what was already a known workaround, to know problems of which many pilot had no awareness of. Even those that did this train it merely some demonstration on a tablet. They didn't really inform people of the seriousness of the issue at the time. This is negligent.
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joefletcher2948
You fly because you don't care the government took your rights in 2001, your lazy with to much money, normal people actually don't feel flying is the easiest safest way for travel, get your lazy behind on a horse or we have cars now, nice ones, excuses excuses, it's to funny, if you know you know, the laziest people on the planet fly, but knowbody notices,
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You fly because you don't care the government took your rights in 2001, your lazy with to much money, normal people actually don't feel flying is the easiest safest way for travel, get your lazy behind on a horse or we have cars now, nice ones, excuses excuses, it's to funny, if you know you know, the laziest people on the planet fly, but knowbody notices,
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marigeobrien
Greg Feith! I loved him on MayDay: Air Disaster. He's looking very good! He hasn't been on in recent years (probably because I think he's retired now) but he was great. I love that show, too. It is so well done, with such high production values. It is so comforting to see how much effort goes into finding and fixing airline issues.
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Greg Feith! I loved him on MayDay: Air Disaster. He's looking very good! He hasn't been on in recent years (probably because I think he's retired now) but he was great. I love that show, too. It is so well done, with such high production values. It is so comforting to see how much effort goes into finding and fixing airline issues.
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Sahlooochi
Kind of cynical but watching every single episode of Air Disasters (which Mr Greg here was featured on many times) made me fascinated with the entire aviation industry. It makes me giggle that even in 2024 some people are still like if its Boeing Im not going because of a couple incidents, out of literally millions of flights every day.
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Kind of cynical but watching every single episode of Air Disasters (which Mr Greg here was featured on many times) made me fascinated with the entire aviation industry. It makes me giggle that even in 2024 some people are still like if its Boeing Im not going because of a couple incidents, out of literally millions of flights every day.
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Matous_
While I thoroughly enjoyed his explanations, the downplaying of Boeing situation and not upfront saying it’s solely due to the corporate greed and malpractice is disappointing. Yes, every manufacturer has issues but these ones were very much preventable (silencing whistleblowers and employees when they raised valid concerns.
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While I thoroughly enjoyed his explanations, the downplaying of Boeing situation and not upfront saying it’s solely due to the corporate greed and malpractice is disappointing. Yes, every manufacturer has issues but these ones were very much preventable (silencing whistleblowers and employees when they raised valid concerns.
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k03hl3r
1: 14 - there is a saying in aviation - Aviate, navigate, communicate. It shows the priority of the flight crew and resource management at all times. Fly the plane, figure out where you are going, and then and only then do you have resources to communicate to ATC, other planes in the area, or your passengers.
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1: 14 - there is a saying in aviation - Aviate, navigate, communicate. It shows the priority of the flight crew and resource management at all times. Fly the plane, figure out where you are going, and then and only then do you have resources to communicate to ATC, other planes in the area, or your passengers.
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azzael321
One of the better AMA clips. And there's tons of questions out there on this topic that affects almost everyone. air flights. Bring him back for additional Q&As, and include more investigators in your clips. They are smart & bright individuals and have tons of case stories to share.
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One of the better AMA clips. And there's tons of questions out there on this topic that affects almost everyone. air flights. Bring him back for additional Q&As, and include more investigators in your clips. They are smart & bright individuals and have tons of case stories to share.
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Iissafaith
This was a very interesting episode of the Wired series. I learned a lot of information, Gregory Feith really presented it well, and even though I'm still afraid to fly, it's good to know more about your fears. : )
On another note, he's wearing the nicest tie I've ever seen.
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This was a very interesting episode of the Wired series. I learned a lot of information, Gregory Feith really presented it well, and even though I'm still afraid to fly, it's good to know more about your fears. : )
On another note, he's wearing the nicest tie I've ever seen.
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hughsonj
I've only had 2 incidents in over 35 years of flying. Once we returned to the airport when the pressurization system failed immediately after take off. The other time, we diverted, because our destination had a tornado over the airport.
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I've only had 2 incidents in over 35 years of flying. Once we returned to the airport when the pressurization system failed immediately after take off. The other time, we diverted, because our destination had a tornado over the airport.
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wired
An airline would never (even inadvertently) allow a pilot to fly while under the influence I dunno man sounds like that would be the very first safety concern in history to entirely patch out human error
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An airline would never (even inadvertently) allow a pilot to fly while under the influence I dunno man sounds like that would be the very first safety concern in history to entirely patch out human error
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setaside2
Safety regulations are written in blood. NTSB knows. OSHA knows. Every time you hear a CEO looking to deregulate and cut corners don't ever give them the it's just business benefit of the doubt. Ever.
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Safety regulations are written in blood. NTSB knows. OSHA knows. Every time you hear a CEO looking to deregulate and cut corners don't ever give them the it's just business benefit of the doubt. Ever.
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lmsmith015
Completely agree about familiarizing yourself with the plane to help flight anxiety! I had an acquaintance become a pilot and I asked her a million questions, and my flight anxiety nearly vanished.
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Completely agree about familiarizing yourself with the plane to help flight anxiety! I had an acquaintance become a pilot and I asked her a million questions, and my flight anxiety nearly vanished.
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Kalumbatsch
9: 51 If you watch the real NTSB hearing with Sullenberger, they asked him the equivalent of How is it possible that are you so amazing Can you explain that Is it because of the size of your balls
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9: 51 If you watch the real NTSB hearing with Sullenberger, they asked him the equivalent of How is it possible that are you so amazing Can you explain that Is it because of the size of your balls
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searchanddiscover
whoa never expected to see greg feith on one of these videos. love watching aviation disaster documentaries like mayday (also known as air crash investigation and air disasters.
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whoa never expected to see greg feith on one of these videos. love watching aviation disaster documentaries like mayday (also known as air crash investigation and air disasters.
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moonflowerkei
Great knowledge sharing and very entertaining! With increasing unpredictable weather and more turbulence, what are the new steps the airline industry has taken to mitigate risks
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Great knowledge sharing and very entertaining! With increasing unpredictable weather and more turbulence, what are the new steps the airline industry has taken to mitigate risks
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kwombok
i would like to take this opportunity to thank all the hardworking people at the NTSB, they are incredibly competent, take their job incredibly seriously, and we are lucky to have them.
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i would like to take this opportunity to thank all the hardworking people at the NTSB, they are incredibly competent, take their job incredibly seriously, and we are lucky to have them.
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