Pilot mistakenly sends plane into steep descent after losing ‘situational awareness’ just after take-off
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A pilot mistakenly sent a plane into a steep descent after losing “situational awareness” shortly after take-off. The incident happened onboard Qatar Airways flight QR161 from Doha to Copenhagen on 10 January, The Aviation Herald reported. The pilot then “lost situational awareness sending the aircraft into a descent that reached 3,000 fpm sink rate,” reports The Aviation Herald. A Qatar Airways spokesperson told The Independent: “Qatar Airways is aware of an event relating to flight QR161 operating Doha to Copenhagen on 10 January 2023.
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