CRM Exercises
Sakuma_at_BDZ.crane.jal.co.jp
Wed, 14 Oct 98 11:22:29 +0900
Dear Brooke :
In addition to personal communications which have been made between concerned
personnel before start of the takeoff, captain's problem solving and decision
making during takeoff roll as to whether to continue takeoff or not( RTO
decision making ) should be closely focussed. Unfortunately no one know what it
was because his silent thinking was not recorded on the CVR at all. Without
entering into his internal brain activities, however, any effective
countermeasure or lesson leaned would not be obtained. I guess the captain
might have been in a state of mind like Hamlet, "to go or not to go", because
he probablly knew the RTO at higher ground speed on contaminated runway was
very dangerous. The RTO might have been better choice at that time even if any
structural and personal damage could not be avoided. I hope this example be
used to trigger the reexamination of "Go-mindness" which is now being
recommended for airlines by some manufacturers. Only effective CRM could save
the day !
Hidetake Sakuma
> HI, my name is Brooke Chaytor and I am currently a student of the
> University of Newcastle undergoing a degree in Aviation. As part of my
> assessment I am doing a presentation on a CRM program we have developed
> and am looking for a participative exercise to demonstrate the need for
> good communication within the cockpit and with cabin crew.
> The accident we are using as a main example is B737 Air Florida 90 crash
> at Washington DC.
> Any examples or information relating to this would be greatly appreciated.
> Many Thanks,
> Brooke
>