The Tragic Story of Trans Asia Airways Flight 235

✈️Captain A had a history of training deficiencies and performance issues.

🛫The ATPCS system, designed to handle engine failures during takeoff, was not armed due to a faulty connector.

🛬Captain A failed to reject the takeoff despite the known issue with the ATPCS system.

🔧Trans Asia Airways did not properly communicate the differences in procedures for the ATR 72-500 and 72-600 models to their pilots.

💔The crash resulted in the loss of 58 lives and brought attention to the need for improved pilot training and airline procedures.

What caused the crash of Trans Asia Airways Flight 235?

—The crash was caused by a series of errors and malfunctions, including the pilot's lack of training and situational awareness, technical issues with the ATPCS system, and inadequate communication of procedures by the airline.

How many people were on board Flight 235?

—There were 58 people on board, including 53 passengers and 5 crew members.

Were there any survivors?

—There were 15 survivors, but tragically, 43 people lost their lives.

What lessons were learned from this accident?

—The accident highlighted the importance of proper pilot training and situational awareness, as well as the need for clear communication of procedures by airlines.

Did the ATPCS system contribute to the crash?

—Yes, the ATPCS system was not armed due to a faulty connector, which prevented it from automatically handling engine failure during takeoff.

00:01Flight 235 tragically crashed into a river.

06:00Captain A had training deficiencies and performance issues.

11:15The ATPCS system did not arm due to a faulty connector.

11:46During takeoff, the pilots were aware of the ATPCS issue.

12:10Captain A made the decision to continue the takeoff.

12:50The crash resulted in the loss of 58 lives.

13:30Trans Asia Airways did not properly communicate procedures to their pilots.

14:10The accident highlighted the need for improved pilot training.