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At first, investigators blamed ice, instruments, or even pilot error. But the truth turned out to be far more complex than what was assumed. Today, we are revisiting Austral Flight 2553 and reveal how conflicting reports from two countries, combined with outdated procedures and missing training, created a disaster that foreshadowed many accidents still to come.
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SOURCES
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Final Report: baaa-acro.com/operator/austral-lineas-aereas
Aircraft Used: MSFS 2020 by Boeing 737-800
PMDG
Squall Line
nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/thunderstorms/types/img/squallline.png
Flaps Extension: UNKNOWN
aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/60223/why-does-the-fmc-in-b737-limit-the-climb-speed-to-230-knots-on-the-vnav-mode-unt
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Get 5% OFF all Holafly eSIMs + 10% OFF Holaflyβs new monthly subscription plans for 12 months with code MENTOUR: holafly.sjv.io/WyekPO
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At first, investigators blamed ice, instruments, or even pilot error. But the truth turned out to be far more complex than what was assumed. Today, we are revisiting Austral Flight 2553 and reveal how conflicting reports from two countries, combined with outdated procedures and missing training, created a disaster that foreshadowed many accidents still to come.
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If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward!
ππ» patreon.com/mentourpilot
737 Course:
ππ» Visit virtual737course.com to learn how to fly a 737 like Petter in our virtual 737 SIM course Make sure to use code "mentournow" for 20% off! βοΈ
Our Connections:
ππ» Exclusive Mentour Merch: mentourpilot-shop.fourthwall.com
ππ» Our other channel: youtube.com/@MentourNow
ππ» Our Podcast: youtube.com/@MentourPodcast
ππ» Amazon: amazon.com/shop/mentourpilot
ππ» BOSE Aviation: https://boseaviation-emea.aero/headsets
Social:
ππ» Facebook: facebook.com/MentourPilot
ππ» Instagram: instagram.com/mentour_pilot
ππ» Twitter: twitter.com/MenTourPilot
ππ» Discord server: discord.gg/JntGWdn
Below you will find the links to videos and sources used in this episode.
SOURCES
-----------------------------------------------------
Final Report: baaa-acro.com/operator/austral-lineas-aereas
Aircraft Used: MSFS 2020 by Boeing 737-800
PMDG
Squall Line
nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/thunderstorms/types/img/squallline.png
Flaps Extension: UNKNOWN
aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/60223/why-does-the-fmc-in-b737-limit-the-climb-speed-to-230-knots-on-the-vnav-mode-unt
#Mentourpilot #pilot #aircraft
