The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has provided an update on the crash of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane, revealing that one pilot acknowledged they were flying 'too fast' shortly before the aircraft overran the runway and crashed into two vehicles, killing five people.
The Boeing 767, operated by 21 Air, descended rapidly before landing, triggering multiple automated warnings in the cockpit. Despite these alerts, the pilots did not initiate a go-around until it was nearly too late, with the plane still traveling at 120 knots upon touching down.
Safety experts have pointed out a breakdown in crew resource management, suggesting that the pilots failed to respond appropriately to the cues indicating an unstable approach. The investigation continues as the NTSB interviews the flight crew and analyzes the cockpit voice recordings to understand the decision-making process that led to this tragic event.
This incident underscores the importance of effective communication and decision-making in aviation, which could have broader implications for safety regulations and training within the industry