Glo-Air Flight 73 - 671 Crash number N873G, crashed into the ground during takeoff at Montrose Regional Airport (MJT), Montrose, Colorado. The aircraft was registered to Hop-a-Jet, Inc. and operated by Air Castle Corporation doing business as Global Aviation. (Insert here) The flight was conducted in accordance with Part 135 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The captain filed the flight under an IFR flight plan. Of the six passengers on board, three died from fatal injuries and the other three were seriously injured. The plane was destroyed due to impact with the ground and a fire that followed the accident. The flight was arriving from Van Nuys Airport (VNY), Van Nuys, California. Witnesses recall that the plane landed and parked at the FBO to receive fuel. The plane remained on the ramp for approximately 45 minutes before taking off again. On the ramp, many witnesses remember snowfall and “contamination” of the planes’ wings. Before the plane took off, witnesses said they did not see any of the pilots inspecting the wings for icing conditions and snow accumulation. The METAR for the airport was: "wind calm, visibility 1 ¼ miles in light snow and mist, few clouds at 500 feet, overcast at 900 feet, temperature 1°C and point of dew of -2°C.” (Insert here) The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) recorded the captain asking the pilot: "How do you see the wings?" The first officer replied, “Good. » And the captain replied: “That seems clear to me”. (Insert here) The captain activated the engine purge, which helps reduce icing conditions. The disadvantage of engine bleeds is that they reduce takeoff distance. The captain then proceeded ... middle of paper ...... and ultimately saved this flight. Before getting back on the plane, he could have taken a moment to walk around and observe the effects of the snow on the wings. He would have seen that snow was accumulating on the surface and could have made the decision to de-ice the plane and apply a layer of anti-icing. They could have been more patient with the snow removal truck. I gave the snow truck more time to clear the trail and then get off. He would then never have had to cut the engine purge to obtain a shorter takeoff distance. The pilot could have made the decision to wait for departure until weather conditions improved. With a ceiling of 900 feet and visibility of 1 ¼, there isn't much margin for error. I feel like if the pilots had made the decision to change at least one of these things, the plane would never have crashed. It's a good learning experience for other drivers.

Essay / Glo-Air Flight 73 - 671 Crash number N873G, crashed into the ground during takeoff at Montrose Regional Airport (MJT), Montrose, Colorado. The aircraft was registered to Hop-a-Jet, Inc. and operated by Air Castle Corporation doing business as Global Aviation. (Insert here) The flight was conducted in accordance with Part 135 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The captain filed the flight under an IFR flight plan. Of the six passengers on board, three died from fatal injuries and the other three were seriously injured. The plane was destroyed due to impact with the ground and a fire that followed the accident. The flight was arriving from Van Nuys Airport (VNY), Van Nuys, California. Witnesses recall that the plane landed and parked at the FBO to receive fuel. The plane remained on the ramp for approximately 45 minutes before taking off again. On the ramp, many witnesses remember snowfall and “contamination” of the planes’ wings. Before the plane took off, witnesses said they did not see any of the pilots inspecting the wings for icing conditions and snow accumulation. The METAR for the airport was: "wind calm, visibility 1 ¼ miles in light snow and mist, few clouds at 500 feet, overcast at 900 feet, temperature 1°C and point of dew of -2°C.” (Insert here) The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) recorded the captain asking the pilot: "How do you see the wings?" The first officer replied, “Good. » And the captain replied: “That seems clear to me”. (Insert here) The captain activated the engine purge, which helps reduce icing conditions. The disadvantage of engine bleeds is that they reduce takeoff distance. The captain then proceeded ... middle of paper ...... and ultimately saved this flight. Before getting back on the plane, he could have taken a moment to walk around and observe the effects of the snow on the wings. He would have seen that snow was accumulating on the surface and could have made the decision to de-ice the plane and apply a layer of anti-icing. They could have been more patient with the snow removal truck. I gave the snow truck more time to clear the trail and then get off. He would then never have had to cut the engine purge to obtain a shorter takeoff distance. The pilot could have made the decision to wait for departure until weather conditions improved. With a ceiling of 900 feet and visibility of 1 ¼, there isn't much margin for error. I feel like if the pilots had made the decision to change at least one of these things, the plane would never have crashed. It's a good learning experience for other drivers.

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