NTSB urges airlines to boost pilot storm training nationwide
The NTSB cites rising terminal area crashes in thunderstorms from 1972 to 1976 and urges carriers to improve pilot training and procedures. Chairman Todd blames limited training, schedule pressure, and gaps in terminal area storm policies, noting pilots must decide to take off or land with better guidance.
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Washington
National Transportation Safety Board
NTSB
Webster B. Todd Jr
Todd
Dust hid pilot's view on takeoff in Tucson dust storm
Continental Airlines flight 727 clipped power lines during a June 3 takeoff near Tucson. Captain Thomas Gullett testified dust obscured runway vision and questioned training for rapid wind shifts. investigators noted weight and partial runway use contributed to the emergency. The crew reported one engine slow to full power while, despite the dust, the plane lifted and cleared lines without passenger injuries.
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