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The aircraft clipped additional trees before touching down, damaging runway infrastructure but miraculously allowing for a safe evacuation of all passengers and crew. In the aftermath, investigations outlined the critical missteps during flight operations—particularly the failure to maintain an accurate altimeter adjustment in response to pressure changes—and emphasized the need for improved protocols regarding non-precision approaches.
Lessons Learned
The American Airlines Flight 1572 incident serves as a stark reminder of the influence atmospheric changes can exert on aviation safety. While the incident highlighted considerable deficiencies in cockpit communication and procedure adherence, it also underscored the importance of pilots’ airmanship in crisis.