NTSB: Co-Pilot Error Likely Caused Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Accident
Geo Beats
2015-07-28
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NTSB has announced that it believes the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo accident was likely caused when the co-pilot prematurely engaged a braking system during acceleration, causing the craft to break apart.
The likely cause of the fatal October 31st crash of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo has been identified.
Based on a nine month-long review of the accident, officials with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board have determined that human error was probably a main factor.
They reportedly have video of the copilot, Michael Alsbury, prematurely engaging a brake-like system which is designed to slow the craft by activating the tail wings.
Though the system
The likely cause of the fatal October 31st crash of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo has been identified.
Based on a nine month-long review of the accident, officials with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board have determined that human error was probably a main factor.
They reportedly have video of the copilot, Michael Alsbury, prematurely engaging a brake-like system which is designed to slow the craft by activating the tail wings.
Though the system
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