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USAir Flight 1493: A Cabin Crew Perspective

Simple Flying

USAir flight 1493 was on its final approach to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Boeing 737-300 had 83 passengers and 6 crew onboard. There was a crew change in Washington DC, then they flew on to Columbus, Ohio. It was February 1st, 1991. The flight had been smooth and uneventful and now the sun was setting.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

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In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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Revealed: The safest airlines in the US in 2025

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It cited the crash of JAL 516 at Haneda Airport (HND) as an example of where crew training and procedural accuracy prevented an incident from becoming a disaster. American Eagle Flight 5342 collided with a United States Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on final approach to Reagan Airport.

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35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10

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With the landing gear down but without the use of the wing leading-edge slats and trailing-edge flaps, there was little the crew could do to control the stricken aircraft’s approach speed, other than through variable engine power settings. He eventually died in August 2019 after a short illness, just six days before his 88th birthday.

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Discovering IndiGo Airbus A321neo Part 1: New Delhi To Mumbai

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Damp Lease is which the lessor (owner) provides the aircraft, maintainence of the aircraft and flight crew. However, cabin crew and insurance will not be provided. The airline that is leasing the aircraft will provide its own cabin crew and will be trained before being allowed to work on these leased aircraft.

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Aviation Tales from the Fringes

Fear of Landing

A Communication Breakdown at Oslo An SAS flight landed normally at Oslo but then evacuated, apparently due to a misunderstanding between the pilot and cabin crew. Despite an investigation including breathalyzer tests for all crew (which came up negative), the exact nature of this miscommunication remains a mystery.

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A day trip to Fukuoka Part 1: Solaseed Air Boeing 737-800 Okinawa to Fukuoka

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

My question is isn't the boarding pass enough to verify my seat assignment and any other information the staff or cabin crew needs. The cabin crew came around to give us our complimentary beverage and also offered duty free service if anyone wants to purchase any items. The view of fhe cabin during the flight.