Pilot error
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In aviation, pilot error generally refers to an action or decision made by a pilot that is a substantial contributing factor leading to an aviation accident. It also includes a pilot's failure to make
1994 Fairchild Air Force Base B-52 crash, caused by pilot Arthur Holland flying the aircraft beyond its operational limits. Here the aircraft is seen in an unrecoverable bank, a split second before the crash. This accident is now used in military and civilian aviation environments as a case study in teaching crew resource management.
A military pilot reads the pre-flight checklist prior the mission. Checklists ensure that pilots are able to follow operational procedure and aid in memory recall.
Comair Flight 5191
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Comair Flight 5191 was a scheduled United States domestic passenger flight from Lexington, Kentucky, to Atlanta, Georgia. On the morning of August 27, 2006, at around 06:07 EDT, the Bombardier CRJ100
Pilot error
…flying under stressful conditions. Their stress levels were pushed over the limit, causing them to lose their situational awareness. 27 August 2006 – Comair Flight 5191 failed to become airborne and crashed at Blue Grass Airport, after the flight crew mistakenly attempted to take off from a secondary runway that was…
Wreckage path of the aircraft
A Bombardier CRJ100 in Delta Connection livery, similar to the one involved
Wreckage of the cockpit
The aft section of the fuselage