Why did Adam Air crash?
A final report into the 1 January 2007 crash of an Adam Air Boeing 737-400 in Indonesia has determined that the aircraft plunged into the sea from cruise after the pilots became preoccupied with an inertial reference system (IRS) malfunction and lost control.
What country has the most airplane crashes?
| Country/region | Number of fatal civil airliner accidents |
|---|---|
| United States | 861 |
| Russia | 534 |
| Canada | 191 |
| Brazil | 189 |
Where did the Adam Air Crash take place?
Adam Air Flight 574 (KI574 or DHI574) was a scheduled domestic passenger flight operated by Adam Air between the Indonesian cities of Surabaya and Manado that crashed into the Makassar Strait near Polewali in Sulawesi on 1 January 2007. All 102 people on board died, making it the deadliest aviation accident involving a Boeing 737-400.
What was the cause of Adam Air Flight 574?
Adam Air Flight 574. A national investigation was launched into the disaster. The final report, released on 25 March 2008, concluded that the pilots lost control of the aircraft after they became preoccupied with troubleshooting the inertial navigation system and inadvertently disconnected the autopilot.
Why did Adam Air lose control of the plane?
The final report, released on 25 March 2008, concluded that the pilots lost control of the aircraft after they became preoccupied with troubleshooting the inertial navigation system and inadvertently disconnected the autopilot.
Where can I find an aircraft accident report?
Further information is located in the Accident Report Summaries, 1951-59 (MLR A1 E-56A, boxes 1-2) in the Office of the Secretary. These records are arranged alphabetically by name of the city where the accident occurred. The reports are typewritten and are usually several pages in length, and may include photographs.
