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A Crash’s Improbable Impact

Washington Post – January 12, 2007 Presented by Alyssa Phillips. A Crash’s Improbable Impact. Air Florida Flight 90. January 13, 1982, set to take off from Washington National Airport on a very snowy day.

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A Crash’s Improbable Impact

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  1. Washington Post – January 12, 2007 Presented by Alyssa Phillips A Crash’s Improbable Impact

  2. Air Florida Flight 90 • January 13, 1982, set to take off from Washington National Airport on a very snowy day. • Co-Pilot Roger Pettit noticed something just wasn’t right and tried to notify the Pilot, Larry Wheaton. • Wheaton reportedly ignored the warning and the plane took off right before crashing into the 14th St. Bridge and killing a total of 78 people.

  3. Communication is Key • Although communication and management skills seem to be simple sometimes, they are often taken for granted and ignored. • The crash drew the attention to the fact that pilots need to have better communication. • This theory then radiated throughout other industries as well after the crash, including maritime, rail, and hospital industries.

  4. Frozen Figures • It was found that there was a problem in the way the plane was de-iced after reenacting the scene. • This projected industries to start making stricter safety measures. • A tape of the cockpit had listeners wondering why the pilot did not stop to investigate when going through the checklist and the “anti-ice” function was listed as off on such a snowy, cold day.

  5. Don’t Be Afraid • While many industries are using checklists before starting a task to make sure the proper process is taken, leaders are saying not to be afraid to speak up. • If you see something that does not seem right, bring it to attention and be assuring with your suggestion. • One co- pilot had to make a quick decision before even consulting the pilot, and was correct with his way of thinking, saving lives in the act.

  6. Finally….. • It is important, especially in industries where safety and lives are at stake, to be strong communicators and stand up to what you feel is right. • If you see something that you do not think is right, do not be afraid to say something because you could end up being a hero instead of a victim.

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