Air Crash Investigation - Delta 1080
Project Overview
Delta 1080 took off from San Diego late in the night on April 12th, 1977. Unbeknown to the pilots, a bearing in the elevator, which controls the pitch of the aircraft, had corroded and broken during the taxi. This resulted in the pitch of the plane being uncontrollable after takeoff. The video will delve into how the pilots managed to gain control of the plane and thence land safely at Los Angeles.
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American male. 56 years old. Very experienced and keeps a very level head throughout the entire flight.
Captain: “Nup that’s out as well. No response.”
Captain: “It’s showing full nose down actually.”
Captain: “Steve can you check the hydraulics.”
American male. Slightly younger but still very experienced. Talks on the radio with air traffic control and assists the Captain.
First Officer (VHF Radio): “And Delta 1080, we’re experiencing a flight control issue. We don’t have control of our pitch.”
First Officer: “Ok gear is up. Landing lights retracted.”
Flight Engineer - American male. Role is to try to figure out what is causing the control issues. Also briefs the flight attendant on the situation.
Air Traffic Control 1 - American male. Minor role, providing clearances, etc. to the pilots
Flight Engineer: “We just have a control problem. Can you go back there and move the passengers towards the front of the cabin. It might help us a bit.”
ATC 1 (VHF Radio): “Roger, say intentions Delta 1080.”
Flight Attendant - American female. Supports the pilots and readies the cabin for an emergency landing.
Air Traffic Control 2 - American female. Minor role also. Provides clearances, etc. to the pilots.
Flight Attendant: “Hey boys. Is something wrong?”
ATC 2 (VHF Radio): “Delta 1080 I can also offer you an approach to runway 24 if you like?”
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