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Accident Summary

Accident Summary. Crash of Cessna 550 John Brannen Investigator-in-Charge. Accident Summary. June 4, 2007 – 4:00 pm Milwaukee, Wisconsin Part 135 flight under contract with University of Michigan Medical Center Human organ transport flight. Flight Sequence.

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Accident Summary

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  1. Accident Summary Crash of Cessna 550 John Brannen Investigator-in-Charge

  2. Accident Summary • June 4, 2007 – 4:00 pm Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Part 135 flight under contract with University of Michigan Medical Center • Human organ transport flight

  3. Flight Sequence • Immediately after takeoff, captain noted flight control problem • About 2 minutes into flight, pilots requested return to airport • Pilots lost control of airplane, crashed into Lake Michigan

  4. Animation Setup Slide

  5. Accident Scenarios • Multiple scenarios examined • Runaway pitch trim • Inadvertent autopilot activation • Flight data recorder and/or image recorder not installed

  6. Crew Response • Controllable event • Mismanagement of abnormal flight control situation • Failure to control airspeed • Failure to prioritize aircraft control • Lack of crew coordination

  7. Safety Issues • Cockpit image recorders • Airplane and system deficiencies • Human factors in airplane design • FAA oversight • Upset recovery training

  8. Investigation Participants • Parties • Cessna Aircraft Company • Honeywell International • Marlin Air, Inc. • Federal Aviation Administration • Additional assistance • CAE • Transport Canada

  9. Accredited Representative • Transportation Safety Board of Canada • Advisor: Pratt & Whitney Canada

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