[snopercod]

Either their glideslope receiver/indicator-head was malfunctioning, their nav receiver tuned to the wrong frequency, or the pilot wasn't watching it for some reason.

The only comment of interest in that report was the implication that they weren't centered on the localizer until the last minute. In zero wind conditions, it's hard to see how that could happen.

Jetdrvr, can't you fly an ILS approach on autopilot in one of these things? And if "yes", is it common to do so?

[leadpenny]

I used to fly them, hooked up, all the time. However, if it was going to be close at minimums, I'd unhook it and hand-fly just so I didn't have to transition close to landing.

[MindBender26]

Yes, coupled approaches (on autopilot) are routine, but you need to have A/C stabilized and in slot to get AP to couple.

This was simple pilot FUBAR, as most accidents are.

[JETDRVR]

Sorry for the late response. Just returned from a 6 day Europe trip. EDDF-NY 7-50 flt time at mach .86 ;-0) (G5)

"can't you fly an ILS approach on autopilot in one of these things? And if "yes", is it common to do so?"


You are correct , most of the time ( with the exception being Flight training & Checkrides) it would have been a A/P coupled approach. The G3 is a solid no suprises a$$ kicking rocket. Got approx 1500 hrs in type. Not sure what type of efis/avionics they had. First gen Sperry glass probly. Leadpenny is correct there is now way to sugarcoat human error here ! There by the grace of ...........