What was identified as the cause of the Lockheed Tristar accident in Dallas in 1985?
Windshear Protection
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The video discusses the dangers of wind shear to aircraft, particularly during takeoff and landing. After a tragic accident in 1985, NASA began researching solutions. They discovered that wind shear could cause pilots to misjudge their actions, leading to crashes. This led to the development of Doppler radar, which is now standard in commercial airliners, enhancing safety during takeoffs and landings.
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How did researchers begin to study wind shear and its effects on aircraft?
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Explain how sudden changes in wind can affect a pilot's control of an aircraft.
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What role does Doppler radar play in modern aviation safety?
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