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Delta Connection flight received sink rate alert before Toronto Pearson crash

Aerotime

TSB Approach sequence Due to reported wind gusts as the CRJ900 approached Toronto Pearson following a flight from MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport (MSP) the aircraft was flown at 149 knots. One second later (2.6seconds before touchdown), the EGPWS alert sink rate sounded, indicating a high rate of descent.

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Delta CRJ-900 Accident In Toronto: Preliminary Report Published

One Mile at a Time

degrees Less than one second before touchdown, the plane had an indicated airspeed of 134 knots, a ground speed of 111 knots, a bank angle of 7.1 degree bank Two seconds before touchdown, the planes bank angle to the right increased, to 5.9

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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

Pilot's Life Blog

Airspeed indicators work primarily by measuring air pressure differences around the aircraft. The speed indicator itself connects to a series of hollow pipes in the plane that connects to the various instruments on the flight deck, known as the pitot static system. The pitot system captures dynamic, moving air.

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We Fly: Cirrus SR G7

Flying Magazine

Though it’s not as overtly revolutionary as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) or Safe Return enabled by Garmin Autoland on Cirrus’ SF50 Vision Jet, the reimagined flight deck in the new SR G7 and other improvements make a more immediate impact—because pilots benefit from them on every flight, from the moment you press the start button.

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Flight vision systems

Professional Pilot

Having them both in the same display reduces the pilot’s workload during the most demanding section of the flight. The CVS is available with the Pro Line Fusion flight deck. Bombardier, Cessna, Cirrus, Embraer, and Piper turboprops all use Garmin flight decks. HSVT also is certified for Robinson Helicopters.

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Icing, Systems, and Human Factors: Preliminary Findings on Voepass flight 2283

Fear of Landing

As the flight drew closer to its destination, the first officer contacted the Voepass operational dispatcher at Guarulhos to coordinate their arrival. A cabin crew member contacted the flight deck, but the first officer asked her to wait while he finished dealing with dispatch. The ATR’s airspeed was 191 knots.

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