…But Airline Pilots Say NTSB Investigation Fell Short

The Air Line Pilots Association welcomed the NTSB’s findings of pilot fatigue and color blindness as factors in the crash of the FedEx 727, but didn’t believe the Safety Board went far enough in its investigation. ALPA said it was disappointed that the Board “did not fully explore the possibility that condensation moisture on the PAPI visual approach aid gave the crew a false indication.” ALPA said the FAA was aware of this problem “as far back as 1983.” The agency issued an advisory notice to airport operators after the accident to keep PAPI units running to prevent contamination.