Missing plane in Alaska with 10 people believed onboard

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The Coast Guard has located wreckage that appears to match a missing commuter plane that took off Thursday afternoon from Unalakleet to Nome, Alaska. The Coast Guard says the flight experienced “some …

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Are these recent crashes the GRU retaliation for the drone attacks by Ukraine? – LINKS

Three occurrences make a pattern.

The phrase “three occurrences make a pattern” means that to identify a true pattern, you need to see something happen at least three times, as once could be considered a coincidence, twice might still be a fluke, but three times indicates a repeating pattern is likely occurring; essentially, “once is chance, twice is coincidence, three times is a pattern.”. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key points about this idea: [1, 2, 5]

Rule of Three: This concept is often referred to as the “Rule of Three” in various fields like storytelling, design, and analysis, where observing a phenomenon three times is considered enough to establish a pattern. [1, 2, 5]
Human Pattern Recognition: Our brains are naturally inclined to identify patterns, and this “three times” principle helps us distinguish between random occurrences and meaningful trends. [2, 3, 5]

Generative AI is experimental.

[1] https://www.worldbuilders.ai/p/rule-of-three

[2] https://kateforsyth.com.au/writing-journal/the-rule-of-three/

[3] https://alanweiss.com/once-an-accident-twice-a-coincidence-three-times-a-pattern/

[4] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/once-chance-twice-coincidence-third-times-pattern-mladen-stojak

[5] https://danmall.com/posts/three-times-is-a-pattern/

Causes of civilian airplane crashes at low altitude: landing and takeoff

The most common causes of civilian airplane crashes during low altitude phases like landing and takeoff are primarily attributed to pilot error (misjudgment of speed, altitude, or descent angle), mechanical issues (engine failure, control system malfunction), weather conditions (wind shear, low visibility), poor decision-making, and sometimes air traffic control errors; all of which become more critical at low altitudes due to the limited margin for error. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Specific factors contributing to low-altitude crashes: [1, 3, 6]

Pilot error: [1, 3, 6]
- Improper approach profile (too high or too low) [1, 3, 6]
- Failure to maintain proper airspeed [3, 6]
- Miscalculation of landing distance [6]
- Poor spatial awareness [1, 2, 6]
- Improper response to unexpected situations [1, 2, 3]
- Lack of situational awareness [1, 2, 3]
Mechanical issues: [3, 4, 5]
- Engine failure during takeoff or landing [3, 4, 5]
- Control system malfunction (aileron, rudder, elevator problems) [1, 3, 7]
- Bird strike [3]
- Improper aircraft maintenance [1, 3, 8]
Weather conditions: [1, 3, 4]
- Wind shear (sudden changes in wind direction and speed) [1, 3, 4]
- Low visibility (fog, rain, snow) [1, 3, 4]
- Turbulence [1, 3, 4]
Other factors: [1, 3, 4]
- Runway contamination (wet, icy, debris) [1, 3, 4]
- Air traffic control errors [1, 3, 4]
- Terrain obstacles [4, 6]
- Improper pre-flight planning [4, 6, 8]

Important points to remember: [1, 3, 5]

Critical phase of flight: Landing and takeoff are considered the most critical phases of flight due to the low altitude and limited room for error. [1, 3, 5]
Training and experience: Proper pilot training and experience are crucial for safe landings and takeoffs. [1, 2, 3]
Technology and safety systems: Modern aircraft are equipped with advanced safety systems like automated landing systems and glide slope indicators to help mitigate risks. [1, 3, 8]