Professionalism

A regional turboprop captain and his fatigued first officer engage in a wide-ranging discussion while maneuvering for an approach into Buffalo, N.Y. While descending in icing conditions, the crew allows their airplane to get slow enough the stick pusher activates. Instead of powering up and reducing the angle of attack, the captain abruptly pulls back on the yoke, forcing the airplane into a stall/spin from which it doesnt recover. All 49 aboard the Bombardier Dash-8 are killed, plus one on the ground.

Key Takeaways:

• The article highlights three distinct aviation incidents—a fatal turboprop crash, an Airbus overshooting its destination, and a mid-air collision—all stemming from critical human errors.
• Despite varying circumstances, equipment, and airspace, the common thread linking these incidents is identified as a fundamental lack of professionalism among the involved pilots and air traffic controllers.
• Professionalism in aviation is defined as the responsibility for every individual in the industry to perform their duties with the utmost care, thought, and dedication.
• The NTSB is addressing this issue with an upcoming safety forum focused on ensuring excellence and professionalism in pilot and air traffic controller performance.

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