Communication – Case Study

Communication – Case Study

https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AAR9704.pdf
  • 19th November 1996, Quincy Illinois, USA
  • Collision at the intersection of two runways
  • RPT B1900C 2 experienced pilots 10 passengers
  • Training/AWK King Air A90 2 experienced pilots 
  • Training Piper Cherokee 1 low time pilot

Case Study Analysis

Note: Callsigns of aircraft have been changed in this video but the incident is all correctly depicted.
  • What factors played a part in this accident?
  • What could the crew of the 1900 have done to make their communication more effective?
  • What could the crew of the KingAir have done to improve their communication?
  • Standard phraseology of the radio calls? Was it correct from the KingAir? Did this contribute to the confusion?
  • Was the communication clear, timely and correct from all involved?