The Crash That Changed the Airline Industry Forever: Colgan Air 3407
About this episode
This episode analyzes the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 and its impact on airline safety regulations.
What really happened to Colgan Air Flight 3407? On February 12, 2009, a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 operating as a Continental Connection flight crashed during an instrument approach to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, resulting in 50 tragic fatalities. In this episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, hosts Tom and Mike break down the complex chain of events that led to the devastating crash in Clarence Center, New York. We peel back the layers of the NTSB investigation to analyze how severe lake-effect icing, pilot commuting habits, and systemic cockpit fatigue combined to create a worst-case scenario. Why didn't the crew recognize their bleeding airspeed on the ILS approach? How did the absence of autothrottles impact the captain’s situational awareness? Tom and Mike leverage their real-world experience flying regional airliners in and out of Buffalo to give you a first-hand perspective on winter weather operations and the critical safety rules that came out of this disaster. We also examine the leaked cockpit voice recorder (CVR) transcripts, detailing the sterile cockpit violations, the crew's undisclosed training records, and the shocking reality of regional pilot pay…
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