About OSG-FKS

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Incident Details

1. Date: February 12, 1972
2. Flight Number: AG3297
3. Aircraft: Boeing 737-200 (Registration: OSG-FKS)
4. Route: Wright International Airport (WRI), Wright Islands
5. Passengers: 93
6. Crew: 4
7. Survivors: 97 (all onboard)

Incident Summary

Air Gammos Flight 3297 experienced a stall during takeoff from Wright International Airport. Despite momentarily recovering, pilot error led to a catastrophic landing.

Sequence of Events

1. Stall: At 10:05 local time, the 737-200 stalled at 955 feet during takeoff.
2. Recovery: The aircraft momentarily recovered, climbing to 1,200 feet.
3. Error: The pilot mistakenly initiated descent for landing instead of executing a go-around.
4. Crash: At 10:08, the aircraft's left wing struck the ground, separating from the fuselage.

Causes

1. Insufficient pilot training: Inadequate stall recovery training.
2. Pilot error: Failure to execute go-around procedures.
3. Aircraft handling: Improper control during stall recovery.

Investigation

1. Wright Islands Aviation Authority (WIAA) led the investigation.
2. Assistance from Boeing and Air Gammos.
3. Recommendations:
   
   
   
   • Enhanced pilot training programs.
   
   
   • Improved stall recovery procedures.
   
   
   • Regular simulator training.
   
   

Aftermath

1. Air Gammos grounded its 737-200 fleet for inspection.
2. Mandatory pilot retraining.
3. Implementation of advanced stall recovery protocols.
4. Aircraft repair and return to service.

Miracle Landing

The incident's unique circumstances, where all 97 onboard survived, earned Flight 3297 the nickname "Wright winger"

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