All Nippon flipover

Philip Argy · #1 29th September 2011, 07:58 AM

What switch could possibly cause this incident? It sounds most implausible to me:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-2...lunder/3034806

David Knudsen · #2 29th September 2011, 09:50 AM

ABC reported it was the rudder trim knob which is located on the same panel of the centre pedestal as the cockpit door controls.

Philip Argy · #3 29th September 2011, 10:25 AM

I think it gets worse rather than better the more information comes to light:
http://www.pirep.org/forum/viewtopic...9805eee5a90520

Ryan Hothersall · #4 29th September 2011, 10:41 AM

737 + uncommanded rudder movement...

David Knudsen · #5 29th September 2011, 12:35 PM

You would imagine that if it was uncommanded rudder hardover ANA wouldn't come out so quickly and blame the copilot...

Radi K · #6 30th September 2011, 12:59 PM

Doesn't sound like an impossible thing to happen if he was distracted talking to ATC or flying the plane (autopilot/FMC changes) etc. Still poor form.