NTSB Cites Pilot Error and 'Casual' Company Culture in Fatal Akron Jet Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined the probable cause of a 2015 fatal plane crash in Akron, Ohio, was the flight crew's mismanagement of the approach. Investigators concluded that the pilots made several errors, including failing to follow checklists and responding incorrectly to stall warnings. The NTSB report also heavily criticized the charter operator, ExecuFlight, for its 'casual culture,' which led to inadequate training, poor record-keeping, and a lack of safety procedures. The board also cited the Federal Aviation Administration's insufficient oversight of the company as a contributing factor in the crash that killed all nine people aboard the business jet.
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