punkalouver
24th Oct 2005, 02:29
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3421&highlight=eagle+zurich
In order to finish off the thread I will post a link to the final report.
http://www.bfu.admin.ch/common/pdf/1829_e
The CVR did not work. FDR did. The report says that it was likely a somotogravic illusion experienced by the copilot after takeoff(in dark IMC in this case) where acceleration gives a false sensation of pitching up which is then counteracted by pushing forward on the controls. A proper scan can prevent this. The captain was likely distracted, perhaps by changing to departure frequency and did not notice until it was too late. Aircraft went from 10° nose up to 12° nose down gaining a maximum of 400 feet.
When changing radio frequency after departure or doing other chores as PNF, do you take frequent peeks at the flight instruments?
In order to finish off the thread I will post a link to the final report.
http://www.bfu.admin.ch/common/pdf/1829_e
The CVR did not work. FDR did. The report says that it was likely a somotogravic illusion experienced by the copilot after takeoff(in dark IMC in this case) where acceleration gives a false sensation of pitching up which is then counteracted by pushing forward on the controls. A proper scan can prevent this. The captain was likely distracted, perhaps by changing to departure frequency and did not notice until it was too late. Aircraft went from 10° nose up to 12° nose down gaining a maximum of 400 feet.
When changing radio frequency after departure or doing other chores as PNF, do you take frequent peeks at the flight instruments?