5. Safety and Accident Analysis
Case Studies Of Control-system Failure — Quiz
Test your understanding of case studies of control-system failure with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
In the United 232 case study, what was the main failure that caused the crew to lose normal control of the aircraft?
Question 2
In the Qantas 72 case study, what was the most important faulty input that misled the flight control computers?
Question 3
What immediate pilot action is taught for a runaway electric stabilizer trim situation?
Question 4
What failure mode was a major concern in several Boeing 737 control-system case studies from the 1990s?
Question 5
What is the main safety advantage of redundancy in flight control systems?