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Delta Connection flight received sink rate alert before Toronto Pearson crash

Aerotime

Around 13 seconds before touchdown as the aircraft was descending through 153 feet above ground level (AGL) the TSB said the CRJ900s indicated airspeed increased to 154 knots whereas the ground speed did not change appreciably, consistent with a performance-increasing wind gust. The bank angle increased to a 4.7right bank.

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Power-on Stall: How to Recover

Pilot Institute

Stalling with a high-power setting takes more effort since there is thrust and a high-energy slipstream from the propeller, which prevents boundary layer separation. The turbulent air hits the horizontal stabilizer, which causes a vibration that can be felt throughout the aircraft. Buffeting is like flying in rough, choppy air.