2006-09-13 02:44:06 · 12 answers · asked by Shukri 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
An American pilot trainer told me some years ago that he was co-piloting (in training mode, but on a commercial flight) for Air Algérie and they got into terrible turbulence and the plane lost altitude. The Algerian pilot stopped piloting, panicked and began to pray leaving the plane to its own devices.
The trainer had to take charge and managed to restore control and land. The plane was seriously damaged and had to be taken out of service.
2006-09-13 02:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well basically the answer is yes. It is up to the pilot to use his weather radar to avoid areas where turbulence may be severe. Planes are built to withstand bad turbulence, but this doesn't mean the pilot should recklessly fly the plane through turbulence, because the stress it causes to the structure of the aircraft could eventually cause a crash.
2006-09-13 09:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly.
The aircraft that crash in heavy turbulence are close to the ground.
Downdrafts and wind shear cause the plane to lose lift and then altitude.
If you are at 30,000 feet then there is little cause for alarm.
With the newer technologies landing in severe weather is very rare but it still happens.
I do not know where icky got his info but more than 1 Cessna has crashed due to turbulence. You would think an RCAF pilot would know. Right.
2006-09-13 10:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by beedaduck 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but in the last 20 years there has been 1 plane crash due to turbulence, and it was in a Cesna.
Where turbulence is pushing down, there is air that pushes up as well, you just don't feel it in bad turbulence becuase your freaked out about going down.
2006-09-13 10:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by diamond_joe1979 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there have been instances of in flight breakups reported by the NTSB. This would most likely be the result of encountered turbulence and associated weather phenomenon that would cause stresses exceeding the aircraft's design. You really can't equate an aircraft's g - force rating with capability of withstanding these types of forces as it would be the weak link and catastrophic failure that would lead to an in flight breakup. This may be the result of years of airframe stress cycles and just the right resonance of forces. As in your car when you encounter a rough road, in an aircraft speed is reduced and smoother air is sought. I've encountered turbulence where my seat belt left black and blue marks and reaching for various cockpit controls was difficult and involuntary grunts were emanating with each shock however, the airplane after inspection was not harmed.
2006-09-13 15:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by pecker_head_bill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible. The heavy jets can usually withstand even the most severe turbulence. But smaller jets and turbo props and single engine planes, which fly at lower altitudes, have a tougher time.
2006-09-13 09:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its airframe can -& probably will- be stressed or over-stressed. This will bring closer the aircrafts next maintenance checks much closer to date...& cost much more. If the turbulence is very severe, your airplane is at risk of breaking apart...the crash will follow...if theres anything left of your airplane by then.
2006-09-14 09:46:34 · answer #7 · answered by Fulani Filot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes becuz in decemeber when i was coming back from guadalajara i was finsih eating and the i saw the pilots coming out of the restrooms and all of the sudden we hit a turbulence that was really scary all of the sudden i was watching the clouds and we fell really low
2006-09-13 18:25:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, this is one of the causes of plane crashes.
2006-09-13 09:46:49 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.... if the turbulance is very bad the wings will fall off!
2006-09-13 09:48:59 · answer #10 · answered by alexander 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋