Watch the video on the crash of Avianca Airlines Flight 52:
S02E06 – Avianca 52 “Missing over New York” (46:51/YouTube) (Links to an external site.)
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Review the NTSB accident: Avianca, The Airline of Columbia Boeing 707=321b, HK 2016 Fuel Exhaustion Cove Neck, New York January 25, 1990 (PDF – ERAU Hunt Library) (Links to an external site.)
Case Study Analysis Requirements
Prepare a 3-5 page paper (APA format, double-spaced, not including cover page) analyzing the crash of Avianca Flight 52. You will evaluate the performance of the crew (and other teammates such as ATC, dispatch, etc.) with respect to this module’s lesson on communication. You are encouraged to discuss other areas of CRM as well but must at least focus on communication. Highlight any positive characteristics as well as areas for improvement. In your analysis, include a discussion of the principles of 6th Generation CRM/Threat and Error Management. Do not just summarize the events; include a critical analysis!(Links to an external site.)
Tip: For ideas on analyzing case studies in this course with respect to TEM, refer to the Threat & Error Management Download Threat & Error Managementpresentation (public domain from the U.S. Navy) or Threat and Error Management (TEM) and Line Operations Safety Assessment (LOSA) Training (PDF)/FAA. (Links to an external site.)
Save your assignment using a naming convention that includes your first and last name and the activity number (or descriiption). Do not add punctuation or special characters.
Your paper will automatically be evaluated through Turnitin when you submit your assignment in this activity. Turnitin is a service that checks your work for improper citation or potential plagiarism by comparing it against a database of web pages, student papers, and articles from academic books and publications. Ensure that your work is entirely your own and that you have not plagiarized any material!
