NTSB Cites Pilot Error, System Flaws in Fatal Atlas Air Amazon Cargo Crash
The NTSB has concluded its investigation into the fatal 2019 crash of Atlas Air Flight 3591, which was operating for Amazon Prime Air. Investigators determined the probable cause was the First Officer's inappropriate response to an inadvertent activation of the aircraft's go-around mode, leading to a stall. The NTSB also identified the Boeing 767's flight control system design as a contributing factor, as it lacked a clear alert for airspeed discrepancies. As a result of the findings, which also noted the First Officer's history of training difficulties, the board issued safety recommendations to the FAA. The crash, which killed all three people on board, has also prompted a lawsuit by a victim's family against Amazon and Atlas Air.
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