Two Chances Lost: Pilot And Mechanic Both Miss Aileron Hook-Up Error

Credit: NTSB
Arguably, among the most challenging and potentially hazardous flights a pilot undertakes are post-maintenance test flights. The NTSB database contains dozens of incidents in which post-maintenance flights ended up tragically, often because the preflight chores were rushed or carelessly executed...

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