1. Introduction: This assignment involves researching and studying about the facts of Crossair flight 3597’s crash at Zurich Airport on 24 November 2001, capturing the valuable lessons learned and expressing my views on the operational, both safety and cost perspective, during the approach phrase. The objective of this report is to find out and learn more about the facts and contributing factors behind the Crossair flight 3597’s crash. As well as to get a hold of how aircraft accidents can occur
from Berlin-Tegel, Germany to Zurich in Switzerland on 24 November 2001. 28 passengers, 3 flight attendants and 2 flight crew were on board. The commander was the Pilot Flying (PF) and the first officer is the Non-Pilot Flying (NPF) or the support role of monitoring and handling radio communications. 2.2 Approach type Events relevant to the accident started when Crossair flight 3597 received clearance to commence an approach to runway 28, Zurich Airport, at 20:58:50 UTC. At Zurich Airport, runway
these findings the PIC failed to comply with the commander responsibilities found under EASA Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, CAT.GEN.MPA.105. Crossair Flight 3597, an Avro 146-RJ100, took off from Berlin Tegel Airport, Germany on the evening of November 24th, 2001 enroute to Zurich Airport, Switzerland with 28
happens at Zurich airport on 24th November 2001. Analysis of Crossair flight 3597 will be covered, which includes details such as facts of Crossair flight 3597 crash, and the three contributing factors involved in the air accident. The three contributing factors are mainly Crossair, pilot error and communications with air traffic controllers. 2. FACTS OF CROSSAIR FLIGHT 3597 CRASH On 24th November 2001, Crossair flight 3597 departed in the dark from runway 26L from Berlin – Tegel Airport at 20:01 UTC