Embraer 120 Incident Investigations

The video covers an NTSB investigation led by Richard Rodriguez into a Detroit airplane crash involving an Embraer 120. The investigation explores whether a propeller blade failure, similar to past incidents, occurred. Rodriguez examines the crash site and analyzes propeller fragments, concluding that the blades did not fail mid-flight but fragmented upon impact.

Who is leading the investigation into the Detroit plane crash?

• John Delisi

• Richard Rodriguez

• Embraer Specialist

• NTSB Director

What is the mission of the NTSB as stated by Rodriguez?

• To blame the airline for the crash

• To recover the black box

• To find the cause of an accident and prevent it from happening again

• To rescue survivors

What type of aircraft was involved in the previous incidents investigated by Rodriguez?

• Boeing 737

• Airbus A320

• Embraer 120

• Cessna 172

What was a common issue in previous Embraer 120 incidents?

• Propeller blade separation

• Landing gear malfunction

• Engine failure

• Fuel leakage

How did the crew manage the previous Embraer 120 incident in Georgia?

• They ejected from the plane

• They diverted to another airport

• They landed the plane with difficulty

• They crashed into a river

What was discovered about the propeller blade at the crash site?

• It was intact

• It was 75 feet away from the main impact crater

• It was missing

• It was found in the cockpit

What was the main focus of Rodriguez's analysis of the propeller blades?

• To determine the manufacturer

• To see if they were made of metal

• To find the color of the blades

• To check if they were spinning at impact

What would indicate that the propeller blades were spinning at impact?

• Blades found in the cockpit

• Distinctive damage on every blade

• Blades missing from the site

• No damage on the blades

What conclusion did the investigation reach regarding the propeller blades?

• They were stolen

• They failed in flight

• They fragmented upon impact

• They were not involved in the crash