Cory Lidle-What Really Happened And Why
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What Really Happened to Cory Lidle and Why?
Summary
Cory Lidle and his flight instructor, Tyler Stanger, tragically crashed into a high-rise apartment building. This incident underscores the importance of sound decision-making in our lives. Private plane crashes, unfortunately, are more common than many realize.The Details of the Incident
Cory Lidle, a pitcher for the Yankees, was flying north along the narrow East River. On this route, Manhattan’s east side lies to your left, with Queens and Roosevelt Island to your right. The river is as challenging as flying between mountains, flanked by buildings on both sides.As you pass 96th Street going north, you must contact flight controllers to continue, due to the potential for crossing paths with commercial flights heading to LaGuardia Airport. Before takeoff, Teterboro Airport’s controllers asked Lidle if he planned to coordinate with LaGuardia. He declined, intending to turn back south over the 2,000-foot-wide river.
The Critical Moment
When the plane reached 72nd Street, it suddenly turned west over Manhattan. We don’t know who was piloting?"either Lidle or Stanger, a Californian familiar with the river only once before. This critical decision was made as the plane turned left toward Manhattan. At a speed of 112 mph, the plane was moving at 164 feet per second, leaving only six seconds to react before confronting buildings.The Decision Window
This short reaction period is known as the Decision Window (DW). Failing to decide within this time effectively means the decision is made for you. The pilot panicked, unable to handle the situation or react in time, sealing their tragic fate.Even an experienced test pilot might have struggled after that turn. Inexperienced in this scenario, Lidle and Stanger had no chance at survival. A wealth of experience is invaluable during crises, and neither pilot had it for this situation.
Understanding Pilot Competence
Experience matters profoundly. Lidle was still developing the conscious competencies essential for flying. Just as new drivers first consciously turn the steering wheel, pilots must also consciously perform maneuvers before gaining unconscious competence?"when actions become automatic.Lidle, with just 70 hours of flying experience, was still learning. It typically takes about 100 hours to achieve unconscious competence, and this period can lead to overconfidence. Pilots at this stage might believe they’ve mastered flying, but this arrogance can be fatal.
Lessons Learned
Ultimately, the crash highlights the crucial role of experience and caution while flying. Lidle’s limited flight hours contributed to the tragedy. Our sympathies go to the families affected by this event. May we all learn valuable lessons from this tragedy to prevent future mishaps.You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: Cory Lidle-What Really Happened And Why .
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