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:

• Several fatal aviation incidents, including a turboprop stall/spin, a commercial jet overflying its destination, and a mid-air collision, resulted from various operational errors by pilots and air traffic controllers.
• Despite their differences in equipment and airspace, these incidents share a common root cause: a fundamental lack of professionalism among aviation personnel.
• Professionalism in aviation is defined as the conduct, aims, or qualities that mark a professional, requiring utmost care, thought, and dedication from everyone involved.
• The NTSB is addressing this critical issue by holding a safety forum focused on ensuring excellence in pilot and air traffic controller performance.

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