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The Critical Moments in Aviation: A Case Study of Focus and Decision-Making
The incident that unfolded on June 15, 2006, involving a TNT Airlines cargo flight brings into focus the significant impact that moments of lost focus can have in aviation. Two experienced pilots were scheduled to operate routine cargo flights from Belgium to the UK when a cascade of decisions, compounded by unforeseen weather conditions and procedural missteps, led to an emergency situation that tested their skills and resolve.