Eleven people died and 110 were injured when Flight 1420 landed in high winds and heavy rain, then ran off the runway, broke apart and caught fire near the Arkansas River. We have learned some things. We've got some work to do. Some of recommendations already are being put in place, Baker said, including a management restructuring. By June, American plans to revise its policy on avoiding thunderstorms, as well as its policy for approaches and landings, Baker said.
Pilots also are to be given more training on interpreting radars.
American also has recently adopted a no-fault policy for pilots who beg out of flights because of fatigue, Baker said. Richard Buschmann died and First Officer Michael Origel was injured in the accident. NTSB lead investigator Greg Feith said the long day was not unusual for American Airline pilots, according to complaints made to the federal agency. NTSB Chairman James Hall suggested that the pilots probably could use some training so that they do not become overstressed. The American Airlines recommendations call for all crew members to attend a fatigue counter-measures program by January 2002.