Watching this video I was asking myself, what was the error or cause of this unsuccessful take-off?
$\begingroup$
$\endgroup$
2
asked Nov 18, 2014 at 16:15
-
3$\begingroup$ the video has some comments under it, which seem to explain what was wrong in this take off $\endgroup$– d.kCommented Nov 18, 2014 at 16:24
-
1$\begingroup$ Simple: the pilots did not do their pre-flight calculations. $\endgroup$– GdDCommented Nov 18, 2014 at 16:28
Add a comment
|
1 Answer
$\begingroup$
$\endgroup$
4
Comments under the video say clearly:
According to Transportation Safety Board (Canada) report # AO7W0128,
- Take-off weight did not meet performance capabilities of the Aircraft.
- Calculations to clear 50ft obstacle were not performed.
- Southeast end of runway, not clearly marked.
- Take-off was attempted in an up slope direction with a slight tailwind which increased the necessary distance to clear a 50ft obstacle.
- Center of gravity (CG) calculations were off and found to be too far forward.
-
$\begingroup$ You might add that the pilot tried to rotate too early (twice), instead of letting speed build up to proper rotation speed. $\endgroup$ Commented Nov 18, 2014 at 19:46
-
$\begingroup$ In the official report, I do not see a mention of the pilot rotating too early. $\endgroup$– abelenkyCommented Nov 18, 2014 at 20:07
-
2$\begingroup$ It can be seen in the video. An then the plane lifts one wing, while the other is stalled - because the pilot tried to rotate with inadequate speed. $\endgroup$ Commented Nov 18, 2014 at 21:04
-
1$\begingroup$ One is at about 1:44, where he rotates far enough to lift the front wheel clean up $\endgroup$ Commented Nov 18, 2014 at 22:17