Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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What could cause a pilot to handle the #aircraft in almost the complete opposite way to how he has been trained? As this aircraft #tumbled through the dark night, it changed the American #aviation industry to itβs core but was it for the right reasons? Letβs investigate...
When Pilots treat the Aircraft Like a TOY! | Pinnacle Airlines:
youtu.be/DCMmCekKO_c
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Below you will find the links to videos and sources used in this episode. Enjoy checking them out!
Sources
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Final Report:
ntsb.gov/investigations/accidentreports/reports/aar1001.pdf
Aircraft Used:
Bomardier Q400 Dash8 by FlyJSim:
store.x-plane.org/FlyJSim-Q4XP_p_1511.html
Bomardier Q400 Dash8 Freeware by Philippe Marion
flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/24848/msfs-de-havilland-canada-dash-8-q400-package
Saab 340: Adrian Pingstone
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_340
Continental Connection Bombardier Q400: Rudi Riet
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Continental_Connection_Bombardier_Q400.jpg
Crash Pad 1: Bruce McGehee
aerocrewnews.com/travel/top-bunk/how-to-find-a-great-crash-pad
Crash Pad 2: Unknown
apartmentguide.com/blog/crash-pads-comforts-of-home-convenience-of-a-hotel
Crew Room: Unknown
glassdoor.com/Photos/Mesa-Air-Office-Photos-IMG974502.htm
Recliner: DreamSeat
dreamseat.com/product/home-theater-recliner-plus
1500 Hour Rule 1: ainonline.com - Matt Thurber
ainonline.com/aviation-news/blogs/ainsight-1500-hour-rule-ridiculous
1500 Hour Rule 2: theaircurrent.com - Elan Head
theaircurrent.com/aviation-safety/whats-missing-from-the-debate-over-the-1500-hour-rule
CHAPTERS
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00:00 - Start
00:24 - 2816 Mile commute
03:33 - Weather conditions
04:53 - The flight crew
07:45 - A lot of conversing
12:04 - Angle of attack
14:35 - Remote performance
16:38 - Descent
20:32 - Stick shaker
26:27 - 105 Degree roll
27:47 - Probable cause
Go to curiositystream.thld.co/mentourpilot_1122 and use code MENTOURPILOT to save 25% off today, thatβs only $14.99 a year. Thanks to Curiosity Stream for sponsoring todayβs video.
What could cause a pilot to handle the #aircraft in almost the complete opposite way to how he has been trained? As this aircraft #tumbled through the dark night, it changed the American #aviation industry to itβs core but was it for the right reasons? Letβs investigate...
When Pilots treat the Aircraft Like a TOY! | Pinnacle Airlines:
youtu.be/DCMmCekKO_c
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! π
ππ» patreon.com/mentourpilot
ππ» Check out our other channel here: youtube.com/mentournow
π² Join the Mentour Pilot Discord server here! ππ» discord.gg/JntGWdn
I have also created an Amazon page with Aviation books, material and flight simulator stuff that I think you will enjoy!
ππ» amazon.com/shop/mentourpilot
Follow my life on instagram and get awesome pictures from the cockpit!
π² instagram.com/mentour_pilot
To find the right HEADSET for YOU, check out BOSE Aviation ππ» https://boseaviation-emea.aero/headsets
Artwork in the studio ππ» aeroprints.de/?lang=en
Get some Awesome Mentour Pilot merch ππ» mentour-crew.creator-spring.com/?
Below you will find the links to videos and sources used in this episode. Enjoy checking them out!
Sources
-----------------------------------------------------
Final Report:
ntsb.gov/investigations/accidentreports/reports/aar1001.pdf
Aircraft Used:
Bomardier Q400 Dash8 by FlyJSim:
store.x-plane.org/FlyJSim-Q4XP_p_1511.html
Bomardier Q400 Dash8 Freeware by Philippe Marion
flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/24848/msfs-de-havilland-canada-dash-8-q400-package
Saab 340: Adrian Pingstone
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_340
Continental Connection Bombardier Q400: Rudi Riet
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Continental_Connection_Bombardier_Q400.jpg
Crash Pad 1: Bruce McGehee
aerocrewnews.com/travel/top-bunk/how-to-find-a-great-crash-pad
Crash Pad 2: Unknown
apartmentguide.com/blog/crash-pads-comforts-of-home-convenience-of-a-hotel
Crew Room: Unknown
glassdoor.com/Photos/Mesa-Air-Office-Photos-IMG974502.htm
Recliner: DreamSeat
dreamseat.com/product/home-theater-recliner-plus
1500 Hour Rule 1: ainonline.com - Matt Thurber
ainonline.com/aviation-news/blogs/ainsight-1500-hour-rule-ridiculous
1500 Hour Rule 2: theaircurrent.com - Elan Head
theaircurrent.com/aviation-safety/whats-missing-from-the-debate-over-the-1500-hour-rule
CHAPTERS
-----------------------------------------------------
00:00 - Start
00:24 - 2816 Mile commute
03:33 - Weather conditions
04:53 - The flight crew
07:45 - A lot of conversing
12:04 - Angle of attack
14:35 - Remote performance
16:38 - Descent
20:32 - Stick shaker
26:27 - 105 Degree roll
27:47 - Probable cause










