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Old 3rd Apr 2016, 09:12
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actus reus
 
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Two of the most alarming accidents that involved pre-programmed back trim (system input) during a coupled approach and a subsequent missed approach, both involved in a very short space of time, either the A300 or the A310.

I am going back to the 90's and when I get some time I will find the references (apologies that I am not able to do that at the moment) but it should be relatively easy to find the accident reports.

First one: Nagoya.
Second one: Taipei (Chang Kei Shek as it was at the time).

PIC unable to overcome the pitch trim input following a Manual AP disconnect during the Missed Approach before the aircraft(s) stalled.

I remember seeing both unfortunate wreckages. Plan form on the ground.

I will give you more when I have the time; apologies.
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