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In early 90s during a non precision approach there has been a fatal accident They were in open descent mode, difficult to say why. Then only no.1FD was switched off leaving the other on, as a result ATHR did not change to speed mode. FWB was a very new concept then, also the crew was inexperienced. They took time before deciding to go around. The a/c hit the ground as engines were spooling up. Since then this practice of announcing FDs off and switching both has been reccommended and followed. But it is not included in the Golden Rules.
Last edited by vilas; 12th May 2013 at 14:30.