When I first heard the expression “Controlled flight into terrain” I added it to my euphemism collection as a fun way of saying “Somebody screwed up.” As I’ve read and thought more about CFIT accidents, I’ve noticed a common thread: They are not usually the result of simple “pilot error”. The typical incident involves a […]
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