💥The captain shut down the only working engine, mistaking it for the failed engine.
🕵️♀️Investigators discovered a microscopic crack in a circuit board, which disabled a sensor responsible for determining engine failure.
🚁The plane crashed into a river, resulting in the loss of many lives.
🙇♀️The captain's decision-making was influenced by change blindness, causing him to misinterpret the situation.
⚠️Manual control of the plane and distractions contributed to the captain's missteps.
What caused the engine failure?
—A microscopic crack on a circuit board disabled a sensor, which caused incorrect readings and resulted in engine failures.
Why did the captain shut down the wrong engine?
—The captain mistook the working engine for the failed one due to distractions and change blindness, resulting in dual engine failure.
How did the plane crash?
—The plane crashed into a river, leading to the loss of many lives.
Was there any technical malfunction?
—Yes, a crack in a circuit board caused incorrect readings and engine failures.
Could the crash have been prevented?
—Yes, if the captain had followed the emergency checklist and properly assessed the situation, the crash could have been avoided.
00:02The video begins with a dashcam footage capturing the last moments of TransAsia Flight 235, which crashes after a series of mistakes by the captain.
03:58Investigators discover a microscopic crack in a circuit board, which led to a sensor failure and incorrect engine readings.
07:31The captain mistakenly shuts down the only working engine, causing a dual engine failure.
11:48The captain realizes his mistake, but it's too late to restart the engine, resulting in the crash of Flight 235.
16:26Change blindness, distractions, and manual control of the plane contribute to the captain's missteps and incorrect engine shutdown.
13:26The video begins with a dashcam footage capturing the last moments of TransAsia Flight 235, which crashes after a series of mistakes by the captain.
