NTSB Hearing Probes Pilot Fatigue and Training in Fatal UPS Cargo Jet Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a public hearing on the fatal crash of UPS Flight 1354 in Birmingham, Alabama. Investigators are closely examining the role of pilot fatigue, with cockpit voice recordings revealing the crew discussed being tired. The hearing is scrutinizing the airline's scheduling policies and their potential contribution to crew fatigue. Additionally, the NTSB is reviewing the pilots' training for the non-precision approach to the runway where the aircraft crashed.
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