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The video provides an in-depth analysis of the NTSB's preliminary report on United Airlines flight 702's hard landing at George Bush International Airport. The central theme revolves around Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO), a phenomenon where pilot's control inputs exacerbate oscillations during landing, causing significant damage. The incident involving a Boeing 767-300 piloted by a first officer under the captain's supervision serves as a real-life example. The narrative explains the complexity of PIO, illustrated by historical NASA footage and a personal anecdote from Ted Greenfield flying a Cessna 150. Upon touchdown, the aircraft experienced repeated nose gear impacts due to the first officer's control inputs and the activation of speed brakes and autobrakes, leading to substantial damage to the fuselage. The discussion includes the financial implications of repairing the older aircraft and the job security risks faced by new pilots involved in such incidents. The video emphasizes the importance of learning from these accidents without casting blame, ending with appreciation for Patreon supporters.
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In this part of the video, the NTSB’s preliminary report on United Airlines flight 702’s hard landing in Houston is examined. The speaker explains how experienced pilots and mechanics can recognize damage patterns, such as creases or wrinkles in aircraft firewalls, which often indicate a Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO). PIO typically causes significant damage, especially in larger aircraft like the Boeing 767, where it affects the top of the fuselage. The video includes historical NASA footage to illustrate PIO, showing how it leads to repeated nose gear impacts during landing. The description emphasizes the complexity of preventing PIO, despite extensive efforts by engineers and scientists to design advanced flight control systems that mitigate it.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses a phenomenon known as pilot-induced oscillation (PIO) using a real-life example from a pilot, Ted Greenfield, who experienced PIO while flying a Cessna 150. The speaker emphasizes how Greenfield’s flight control inputs exacerbated the oscillation. The recommended action to counter PIO is to pull back on the controls and hold the nose up to stabilize the aircraft.
The video then shifts to reviewing an NTSB preliminary report dated July 29, 2023, concerning an incident involving United Airlines flight 702, a Boeing 767-300. The accident occurred during landing at George Bush International Airport, with no injuries to the 202 passengers and crew. The first officer was piloting the aircraft under the captain’s supervision. The arrival and touchdown were routine until the incident, where the first officer applied aft pressure on the yoke after touchdown to keep the nose wheel from hitting the runway too hard, a necessary action to properly fly and gently lower the nose wheel in large aircraft.
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In this part of the video, the First Officer (FO) maneuvered the plane during landing but struggled to prevent the nose wheel from making forceful contact with the runway. The plane experienced a series of bounces upon touchdown, and the deployment of speed brakes and autobrakes further amplified the pitch changes. These actions caused the nose wheel to hit the runway with significant gravitational forces, increasing the Pilot-induced oscillation (PIO). The final phases of the landing rollout were managed by the captain without further incident. Examination of the aircraft revealed substantial damage to the upper fuselage, raising concerns about the financial feasibility of repairing the older aircraft model.
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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around the potential outcomes for an aircraft and its crew following an incident. The aircraft may be sent to a “Boneyard,” and if the first officer involved is within their first year of employment, they face higher job risk due to limited union protections. The Boeing 767’s G limit parameters are briefly mentioned. A detailed slow-motion analysis of the hard landing is provided, emphasizing the aircraft’s severe nose gear impacts and progressive oscillation reductions. The video concludes with a message about learning from accident investigations without blaming crew members, along with an expression of gratitude to Patreon supporters.