About this episode

This episode discusses a runway accident caused by confusion between cockpit controls in twin-engine airplanes.

In this episode of “Never Again,” transitioning between two twin-engine airplanes turns a routine touch-and-go into a runway accident. The flap lever in one cockpit occupies the exact same spot as the landing gear lever in another—and years of muscle memory prove stronger than a moment's intention.

Topics covered

• aviation safety
• pilot training
• accident analysis
• muscle memory
• twin-engine aircraft

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AOPA

Products: twin-engine airplanes, flap lever, landing gear lever

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