One of the most common questions asked of me as an airline pilot—and now as a former one—is, “Did you ever have any really close calls?” My coy response is usually, “The espresso maker on the Triple Seven quit just as we reached our North Atlantic oceanic entry point after departing from London.”
Flying During Coronavirus: Threat-And-Error Management From An Airline Pilot
Key Takeaways:
- Threat-and-Error Management (TEM) is an aviation safety framework that categorizes flight situations into green (normal), yellow (potential problem), and red (serious threat) zones.
- Through a detailed account of a Boeing 767 engine failure, the author illustrates how pilot decision-making and adherence to procedures navigate a serious threat, highlighting moments that push towards or away from a critical "red zone."
- The article demonstrates that TEM principles apply to a spectrum of aviation challenges, from major airline emergencies to minor general aviation incidents like avoiding a gopher turtle on a runway, ensuring safe outcomes.
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