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NTSB: Amazon 767 Pilots Added Thrust Then Aborted Go-Around, No Reversers Or Speed Brakes

NTSB data reveals pilots reacted with thrust before aborting a critical flight path.

NTSB: Amazon 767 Pilots Added Thrust Then Aborted Go-Around, No Reversers Or Speed Brakes

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released details regarding the critical moments leading up to the fatal crash of an Amazon cargo jet at Miami International Airport on February 14th. Flight 767 was experiencing difficulties during a go-around attempt when pilots added thrust to the aircraft. Data indicates that the pilots subsequently aborted the maneuver and initiated another approach. Notably, investigators confirmed the absence of speed brakes and reverse thrusters utilized by the crew during this event. The focus remains on analyzing these final thirty seconds for determining the cause of the accident.


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