Why did Spanair 5022 crash?
The crew lost control of the aircraft as a result of a stall immediately after takeoff, which was caused by an incorrect configuration for take-off (i.e. not deploying the flaps and slats, following a series of errors and omissions), coupled with the absence of any warning of the incorrect configuration.
Who investigates air plane crashes?
The NTSB
The NTSB is an independent governmental agency charged with investigating every civil plane crash accident that occurs within the United States. They have also been known to investigate some international general aviation accidents.
Who monitors airline safety?
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates aviation safety and pilot certification and operates the air traffic control system.
What happened to Spanair’s MD-82?
The aircraft was a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, registration EC-HFP. Of the 172 passengers and crew on board, 154 died and 18 survived. It was the only fatal accident for Spanair (part of the SAS Group) in the 25-year history of the company, and the 14th fatal accident and 24th hull loss involving the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series aircraft.
What happened to Spanair Flight 011?
It was the only fatal accident for Spanair (part of the SAS Group) in the 25-year history of the company, and the 14th fatal accident and 24th hull loss involving the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series aircraft. It was Spain’s deadliest accident since the 1983 crash of Avianca Flight 011.
What was the name of the plane that crashed in Spain?
An MD-82 passenger plane, registered EC-HFP, was destroyed when it crashed on takeoff at Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), Spain. Of the aircraft’s occupants, 154 were killed, including all six crew members. Eighteen passengers were seriously injured.
Why did Spanair fail to raise alarm over multiple problems?
Spanish daily El Pais reported that, as revealed in an internal report issued by Spanair, malware which had infected the airline’s central computer system used to monitor technical problems with its aircraft may have resulted in a failure to raise an alarm over multiple problems with the aircraft.