Pilot Continued Landing Despite Warnings Before Miami Cargo Plane Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that one pilot of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane expressed concerns about flying too fast just before landing in a fatal crash at Miami International Airport. The Boeing 767, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway and crashed into two vehicles on Sunday, killing five people and injuring another five. The cockpit voice recording showed automated warnings such as 'sink rate' and 'too low terrain,' but neither pilot clearly responded to these alerts until after touchdown. Fifteen seconds post-landing, one pilot attempted a go-around maneuver; however, the plane was already near the runway's end at 120 knots (138 mph). The NTSB noted no use of speed brakes or thrust reversers during landing. Safety consultant Anthony Brickhouse highlighted concerns about crew resource management and questioned why pilots continued their approach despite multiple warning signs. Investigators are examining factors including pilot training, decision-making processes, and the sequence of events leading to the crash.
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