{"id":9920,"date":"2025-07-22T23:28:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tommykwan.com\/blog\/?p=9920"},"modified":"2025-07-23T07:26:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T23:26:11","slug":"learn-from-mistakes-plane-crashes-into-the-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tommykwan.com\/blog\/aviation\/learn-from-mistakes-plane-crashes-into-the-mountain\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn from mistakes: Plane crashes into the Mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u6bcf\u65e5\u5b78\u4e00\u9ede\u9ede \u52a0\u6cb9\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/11WD64pgyH8?si=XI9gMslExoakfYz-\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/11WD64pgyH8?si=XI9gMslExoakfYz-<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI summary :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American Airlines Flight 965, a Boeing 757, crashed into a mountain near Cali, Colombia, on December 20, 1995, resulting in 151 fatalities.&nbsp;The primary cause was <strong>pilot error <\/strong>leading to the aircraft deviating from its intended approach path and impacting terrain.&nbsp;Contributing factors included crew <strong>misinterpretations<\/strong> of flight management system (FMS) data, <strong>inadequate situational awareness<\/strong>, and a <strong>lack of adherence to standard operating procedures<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific causes and contributing factors:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pilot error and poor situational awareness:<\/strong>The flight crew selected the wrong waypoint in the FMS, causing the aircraft to veer off course into mountainous terrain.&nbsp;They also failed to recognize the deviation and the impending danger, despite multiple warnings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FMS-related issues:<\/strong>The FMS, while a helpful tool, can be complex.&nbsp;The crew&#8217;s understanding and proper use of the system were critical, and their misinterpretations contributed to the accident.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High workload and communication issues:<\/strong>The crew faced a high workload during the approach, possibly exacerbated by a late change in the approach procedure.&nbsp;Communication difficulties with air traffic control also played a role, as did a lack of adherence to established procedures.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of an Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS):<\/strong>The aircraft did not have EGPWS, which would have provided more advanced warnings of impending terrain conflict.&nbsp;The lack of this system, although not a primary cause, was a contributing factor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-compliance with SOPs:<\/strong>The crew did not fully adhere to standard operating procedures regarding flight path management, stabilized approaches, and timely decision-making.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crew Resource Management (CRM) issues:<\/strong>The crew&#8217;s use of CRM, including cross-checking, communication, and coordination, was inadequate, potentially contributing to the accident.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The accident highlights the importance of proper training on flight management systems, effective communication, and maintaining situational awareness, especially during complex approaches<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u6bcf\u65e5\u5b78\u4e00\u9ede\u9ede \u52a0\u6cb9\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb https:\/\/youtu.be\/11WD64pgyH8?si=XI9gMslExoakfYz- AI summary : American Airlines Flight 965, a Boeing 757, crashed into a mountain near Cali, Colombia, on December 20, 1995, resulting in 151 fatalities.&nbsp;The primary cause was pilot error leading to the aircraft deviating from its intended approach path and impacting terrain.&nbsp;Contributing factors included crew misinterpretations of flight management system (FMS)<a class=\"read-more \" href=\"https:\/\/tommykwan.com\/blog\/aviation\/learn-from-mistakes-plane-crashes-into-the-mountain\/\" title=\"Read More\"> <span class=\"button default\">Read 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