Originally Posted by
maxter
I think you also need to look at the very unique situation with QF32 where they had 2 extra very qualified ;pilots in the cockpit on that flight. this was recognized as a big reason why it was a successful end. Maybe something to be considered in relation to the earlier Lionair flight that landed safely.
Five of 'em, altogether: PIC, FO, 2O, check pilot in training and check pilot trainer. Lots of extra brains and pairs of eyes on that flight deck.
From the
ATSB report:
Crew performance
A key aim of crew resource management (CRM) is to minimise or manage crew workload. The additional flight crew that were present on the flight deck during the accident flight were resources available to provide support to the primary flight crew of the captain and first officer. The primary flight crew processed the ECAM messages and followed procedures in accordance with their training. They used other flight crew members at opportune times to share tasks not essential to flight safety and gather information to assist in their decision making. This included communication with the cabin and obtaining information in relation to the damage to the aircraft.
The operator’s training regime is structured around a prescribed number of flight crew being present in the flight deck. In this case the presence of additional flight crew members did not interfere with the primary flight crew operating in accordance with their experience and training. CRM advocates a primary flight crew’s use of all available resources including people, information and equipment. Therefore, the safe outcome of the accident flight was not only contingent on the primary and supporting flight crew but also on the efforts of the CSM and cabin crew
Emphasis added.