Northwest Airlink 5719 / Slam Dunk Gone Wrong
Black Box Down
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Did Air Traffic Services Be Appropriate?
There was no evidence of any mechanical failures of the structure or engines that contributed to the accident. Light to moderate icing conditions existed during the approach to hibbing, but airframe icing was not a factor in the cause of the accident. The captain's decision to initiate the excessively steep approach may have been prompted by a desire to minimize time and icing conditions. Captain did not exercise proper crew coordination during the approach and his actions led to distractions during critical phases of the approach.
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