What caused Helios to crash?

A loss of cabin pressurization incapacitated the crew, leaving the aircraft flying on autopilot until it ran out of fuel, and crashed near Grammatiko, Greece. It was the deadliest aviation accident in Greek history.

What human factors can lead to fatal accidents in aviation?

Human factors issues such as fatigue, loss of situational awareness and poor communication all played a part in the tragic loss of life. Continued focus on human factors will reduce the risk of accidents like those above and result in commercial air travel becoming an even safer mode of transport.

How far can an airplane travel non stop?

Airliners. The longest range jetliner in service is the Airbus A350 XWB Ultra Long Range, capable of flying up to 18,000 km (9,700 nmi). The A380 is capable of flying 14,800 km (8,000 nmi) with 544 passengers. The A350-900 can fly 15,000 km (8,100 nmi) with 325 passengers.

What was the ghost flight?

A flight that is empty or almost empty is often called a ghost flight (sometimes empty planes are called ghost planes, but this could mean a crashed one too, or one transporting prisoners). Airlines continue to fly planned routes regularly even though there are few or no passengers at all on board.

What happens when an airplane loses cabin pressure?

When a plane loses cabin pressure, the temperature inside drops. Passengers feel great discomfort in their ears and eyes, but the main health risk is low oxygen. In the event of sudden depressurization, pilots are trained to bring the plane down to altitudes where the air is warmer and more oxygenated.

What killed passengers on TWA 800?

MOST of the 230 people aboard TWA Flight 800 were killed quickly in mid air by “phenomenal whiplash” when the plane exploded, the medical examiner (coroner) said yesterday.

Did anyone survive TWA Flight 800?

The report’s conclusion was that the probable cause of the accident was explosion of flammable fuel vapors in the center fuel tank. Although it could not be determined with certainty, the likely ignition source was a short circuit….TWA Flight 800.

What is the most common maintenance error?

Omission of necessary steps is the most common form of maintenance error. Some estimates suggest that omissions account for more than half of all human factors problems in maintenance.