NTSB Investigates Pilot Fatigue and Training in 2013 UPS Fatal Crash Hearing
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a two-day investigative hearing into the fatal 2013 crash of UPS Flight 1354 in Birmingham, Alabama. The investigation is focusing on several key factors, including pilot fatigue, as the crew was flying during a low point in their circadian rhythms. Investigators are also scrutinizing the crew's decision to continue an unstable, non-precision approach below the minimum safe altitude. The hearing examines the effectiveness of the aircraft's warning systems and pilot training protocols. UPS officials have since implemented changes, including enhanced simulator training for such challenging approaches.
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