Gottröra report online

[Flying Bear]

In the old forum we occasionally discussed the Gottröra accident in 1991, and the sad fact that the report was nowhere available online (having no clue what I'm talking about should probably be added to the "if you grew up in the 90s" thread ;) ).

After many "suggestions", from me and others, the Swedish accident investigation board has finally made a pdf available on their web site: http://www.havkom.se/index-eng.html

I'd consider it required reading concerning at least three aspects: icing, succesfully accomplishing all-engine-out forced landings, and crew resource management.

But maybe that's just me...

[FireLight]

In the old forum we occasionally discussed the Gottröra accident in 1991, and the sad fact that the report was nowhere available online (having no clue what I'm talking about should probably be added to the "if you grew up in the 90s" thread ;) ).

After many "suggestions", from me and others, the Swedish accident investigation board has finally made a pdf available on their web site: http://www.havkom.se/index-eng.html

I'd consider it required reading concerning at least three aspects: icing, succesfully accomplishing all-engine-out forced landings, and crew resource management.

But maybe that's just me...

It's just you ;)

--- Kidding :p

Very interesting report. Amazing that there were no fatalities under the circumstances. A good demonstration in a number of ways about the things that you don't know biting you. (and the things you don't know you don't know.)

The plane in picture Section 1.3 is one sad looking puppy - almost literally.

[Uncle Jay]

Compare this accident with the Air Florida accident, in that engine loss of power was caused by inclement weather abetted by poor ground and inspection procedures. Outcomes were different due to terrain, however the SAS flight did not catch fire despite much spillage, so the Flying Fickle Finger of Fate applies.

[Flying Bear]

One thing really stands out when considering loss of power: If the crew realizes and accepts that they are in an all-engine-out situation and that they are committed to an off-airport landing, the outcome is nearly always succesful, with some noteable exceptions like the Southern crash.

But if they keep up a futile effort to stay in the air and reach an airport, the outcome is nearly always fatal.

[Alessandro]

Many things worked in advantage of the plane, open field covered in snow where the plane landed,
pilot onboard as passenger with experience of the aircraft.