We’ve all done it—accidentally pressed a wrong button on a computer. It happens. Well, the US Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter has a lot of buttons and switches, and it’s really important to get them right.
Use the Checklist
Key Takeaways:
- A US Marine Corps helicopter pilot declared a Mayday and performed an emergency descent and precautionary landing in Sicily after smoke filled the cabin.
- The cause of the smoke was identified as the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) being left on for too long, exceeding its operational limit and burning up.
- The incident resulted in an unscheduled landing on foreign soil and a subsequent low-fuel situation, underscoring the critical importance of using checklists during flight operations.
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