Contaminated pitot tubes before 737 freighter’s unreliable airspeed indications

Key points737 freighter returned to Perth after flight crew observed discrepancy between altitude and airspeed on the pilot and co-pilot’s indicators.Investigation found that covers on the aircraft’s pitot-static probes had melted during maintenance.Although the probes were cleaned, residue was found on probes after flight.Incident highlights importance of maintaining high level of attention to damage and […]

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