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AINsight: Beware of Erroneous Takeoff Parameters

Fat fingers and lack of situational awareness during takeoff can ruin your day

damaged Marathon Airlines Embraer ERJ-195LR operating for Air Serbia — The Marathon Airlines Embraer ERJ-195LR operating for Air Serbia was damaged due to poor assessment of takeoff parameters by the flight crew. © AIN archives

By Stuart “Kipp” Lau • Contributor - Safety

May 22, 2024

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

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Pilot, safety expert, consultant, and aviation journalist Stuart “Kipp” Lau writes about flight safety and airmanship for AIN.

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