Pilot Reveals Why Jet's Death Spiral Could Happen to Your Flight Too
'Mayday, mayday!' yells one of the two pilots. The pilots say they are nosediving to the ground, descending 'in an over-speed condition' and falling 20,000 feet a minute.
TL;DR
- A Learjet crashed into a highway shortly after reporting light ice and moderate turbulence, killing all nine people on board.
- Pilots requested to climb to avoid turbulence but experienced a rapid descent of up to 20,000 feet per minute.
- An aviation expert suggests potential contributing factors like encountering a 'rapid growth cell' thunderstorm, the pressure on private jet pilots to complete journeys, and the risks associated with 'Coffin Corner'.
- The article contrasts the operational differences and safety protocols between private jets and commercial airliners.
- Investigators are awaiting the full NTSB report, which will provide specific details on the cause of the crash.