Eastern Air Lines Flight 401

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:accident_impact significant on aviation regulations
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Lockheed_L-1011_Tri_Star
gptkb:Lockheed_Corporation
approximately 2 hours
approximately 30 minutes
N310 EA
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Lockheed_L-1011_Tri_Star
wide-body airliner
gptkbp:airlines gptkb:Eastern_Air_Lines
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:101
gptkbp:caused_by pilot error
cockpit distraction
gptkbp:crash_investigation thorough
gptkbp:crash_investigation_report published by NTSB
gptkbp:crew gptkb:14
gptkb:3
gptkb:Captain_Robert_Albin_Loft
gptkb:First_Officer_Don_Repo
poor
experienced and qualified
3 members
inadequate
experienced crew
inadequate at the time
Flight Engineer Edward J. Dwyer
gptkbp:crew_resource_management highlighted as critical
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired books and films
gptkbp:date December 29, 1972
gptkbp:death gptkb:101
gptkbp:elevation approximately 2,000 feet
gptkbp:emergency_services no
immediate
delayed
not followed correctly
not followed
improved after accident
gptkbp:first_flight 401
gptkbp:flight_crew_roles defined
gptkbp:flight_style scheduled passenger flight
New York City to Miami
New York to Miami
over the Everglades
gptkbp:form_factor failure to maintain altitude
gptkbp:has_visitor_center yes
recovered
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern Air Lines Flight 401
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Everglades_National_Park
gptkb:Everglades
gptkb:ponds
approximately 227 knots
gptkbp:investigates gptkb:National_Transportation_Safety_Board
several months
pilot error identified
altitude awareness issues
cockpit distraction
miscommunication among crew
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Miami_International_Airport
gptkbp:last_issue failed
failed to maintain altitude
gptkbp:legacy influenced aviation safety regulations
increased focus on cockpit resource management
gptkbp:location gptkb:Everglades,_Florida
pilot error
11:42 PM
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:Flight_401_Memorial
various memorials established
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Captain_Robert_Albin_Loft
gptkb:First_Officer_Don_Repo
revised after accident
Captain Loft had over 20,000 flight hours
First Officer Repo had over 10,000 flight hours
enhanced post-accident
gptkbp:ntsb_report issued recommendations
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Eastern_Air_Lines
gptkbp:origin gptkb:John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport
gptkbp:passenger_capacity 163
varied
163 passengers
gptkbp:pilot_decision questioned after accident
gptkbp:public_awareness increased regarding aviation safety
gptkbp:public_reaction led to increased awareness of aviation safety.
gptkbp:related_vehicle difficult due to location
gptkbp:result published by NTSB in 1973
gptkbp:safety influenced by accident
crash during approach
enhanced post-accident
emphasized in aviation industry
gptkbp:safety_measures led to changes in training protocols
revised after accident
increased cockpit resource management training
gptkbp:significance first major accident involving the L-1011 Tri Star
gptkbp:survivors gptkb:75
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies
gptkbp:wreckage scattered over a wide area
gptkbp:year gptkb:1972
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lockheed_L-188_Electra
gptkb:The_727_series
gptkb:Boeing_727
gptkb:Boeing_720
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5