PLANE CRASH - Birgen Air Flight 301
Channel: Mystery Diggers
Date: 2020-07-28

PLANE CRASH - Birgen Air Flight 301

This detailed analysis delves into the tragic events surrounding Birgenair Flight 301, a Boeing 757 on a chartered flight to Frankfurt, Germany, with stopovers in Gandar, Canada, and Berlin, Germany. The flight carried 176 passengers and 13 crew members, facing a fatal outcome due to a critical series of errors.

Departing from Puerto Plata at 23:42:11, the flight experienced a delay and immediately encountered a significant issue. The captain's airspeed indicator malfunctioned, reading 350 knots as the aircraft climbed through 4,700 feet. Despite the first officer's correct reading of 200 knots, the captain's reliance on faulty equipment led to a sequence of disastrous decisions.

The captain ordered a check of circuit breakers and, as the autopilot reacted to erroneous readings, the aircraft entered a stall. Confusion ensued as warnings contradicted each other, and in an attempt to recover, the captain ordered not to pull the throttle back. Unfortunately, this caused a flameout in the left engine and induced a spin, ultimately resulting in a devastating impact on the water, claiming all lives on board.

The investigation by Dominican Republic authorities unveiled a startling revelation—mud dauber wasps had obstructed the uncovered Pitot tubes feeding the captain's airspeed indicator. The investigators couldn't recover the pitot tubes, but they believed the mud dauber, known for nesting in cylindrical structures, was the culprit. Despite the aircraft not flying for 20 days, it provided ample time for wasps to construct nests.

The final report emphasized the importance of following existing procedures, urging pilots to abort takeoff when faced with significant airspeed indicator disagreements. The analysis serves as a poignant reminder for ground staff inspecting aircraft, particularly during periods of extended grounding, as witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Viewers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the multiple critical errors leading to this tragic aviation incident, highlighting the vital role of procedural adherence, equipment maintenance, and diligence in ensuring flight safety.

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