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NTSB Cites Pilot’s 'Perceived' Anomaly in GIV Incident

Examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have compromised effectiveness of the flight controls, said the Safety Board.

By Gordon Gilbert • Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

November 9, 2015

The second rejected takeoff of a Gulfstream IV that resulted in a brake fire on February 7 this year was caused by the pilot's “perceived” ineffectiveness of the flight controls, which led to the aborts and “excessive brake temperatures,” according to the NTSB’s probable cause report, released on Thursday. The pilot aborted the first takeoff without incident in response to a “triple chime and master warning indication.”

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