Additional CRM training for RAF-AVIA pilots

Implemented

Aviation L

Accident

18.9.2013

L2012-02/S1

Suosituksen perustelu

The investigation revealed non-synergetic crew cooperation between the members of the crew of NEF021. Among the shortcomings that were found were the captain’s insufficient communication to the co-pilot of the FMS mode selections and the flight crew’s failure to check their position from the other navigational aids when they questioned the functioning of the Flight Management System.

Recommendation

Safety Investigation Authority, Finland recommend that the Latvian Civil Aviation Agency ensure that RAF-AVIA pilots receive additional Crew Resource Management training.

Toimenpide-ehdotukset

The investigation revealed non-synergetic crew cooperation between the members of the crew of NEF021. Among the shortcomings that were found were the captain’s insufficient communication to the co-pilot of the FMS mode selections and the flight crew’s failure to check their position from the other navigational aids when they questioned the functioning of the Flight Management System.