Etihad A6-EIF
A corrupt landing-elevation value made the cabin altitude rise during descent. The crew used oxygen and made an emergency descent before landing at Karachi.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report
Causes
Warning systems in airline accidents
Official investigators identified warning systems in 2 of the incidents we cover, from 1987 to 2018. Each account explains how it arose in that case. A shared topic does not mean the same cause.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 March 2018 | Etihad A6-EIF | Airbus A320-232 | Karachi FIR, about 45 nautical miles west-southwest of Karachi International Airport, Pakistan | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 16 August 1987 | Northwest Airlines Flight 255 | McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Romulus, Michigan | 156 total: 154 aboard and 2 on the ground | LEVEL 3 Final report |
Northwest Airlines Flight 255
An MD-82 left Detroit with its flaps and slats retracted. The crew omitted the taxi checklist, and the unpowered takeoff warning system stayed silent.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report