Jim Hall
Jim Hall
accident flight leg occurred previous
We will substantiate what occurred on the flight leg previous to the accident flight.
crew discussing existing flight problem recording
As the recording began, the flight crew was discussing an existing problem with the airplane's stabilizer trim,
based bits caused cockpit data event evidence far flight mechanical radar recovered seen sign small thus voice
Based on the evidence we have seen thus far -- the flight data recorder, the cockpit voice recorder, radar data and the small bits of wreckage that have been recovered -- we have found, so far, no sign of a mechanical or weather-related event that could have caused this accident,
cockpit confident contained data extensive flight following information quality questions recorder voice
because of the quality of the cockpit voice recorder and the extensive information contained on the flight data recorder, I am confident that many of the questions we have, you have, and the individuals following this investigation have around the world have, will be answered.
cannot circumstance explain flight profile resulted time
We cannot at this time explain the circumstances that were occurring on Flight 990 that resulted in the flight profile I just described,
actions controls crew electronic flight help imagery issues pilot resolve
The availability of electronic imagery would help resolve issues surrounding flight crew actions in the cockpit. For example, it would tell us which pilot was at the controls and what controls were being manipulated.
closely couple flight possible replicate run
We're going to run approximately 10 flight tests, ... A couple of those will try to replicate as closely as possible TWA 800.
flights learned lessons progress result safer states united
I think that progress has been made, and I think that the flights that take off each and every day in the United States are safer as a result of the lessons learned from TWA 800,
action aggressive crash dangers eliminate flight fuel gratifying identified identify potential pursued sources spark tank
It is gratifying that aggressive regulatory action is being pursued to identify and eliminate one of the dangers identified by the (NTSB) ... in its investigation of the crash of TWA Flight 800 -- potential ignition sources that could spark a fuel tank explosion,
analyzed contained experts extent impact information reaches recorder until washington within
We will not know the extent of that damage, or any impact it will have -- if any -- on the information contained within the recorder until the recorder reaches Washington and can be analyzed by our experts there,
areas incumbent room safety
We think it's incumbent on airports that don't have the room for these safety areas to at least put in one of these systems.
design economic life
Is there an economic design life for wires?
change last suicidal vehicle
It would have been suicidal to change that name. The last thing you want to do is take a segment-defining vehicle and change its name.
built company exit factory gracious great morgan needs run surprise visionary
It wouldn't surprise me to see Morgan make a gracious exit because he has built a great big factory that needs to be run by operators. I don't think the company necessarily needs a visionary like that any more.