Flight Deck Safety and Incidents

The video highlights the dangers of working on an active flight deck, emphasizing the need for strength and nerves of steel. It recounts a 1991 incident where a sailor was nearly killed by a jet intake and a 1989 crash involving a T2 Buckeye that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The quick response of the crash and salvage team is noted. The video concludes with the crew reflecting on these accidents, underscoring the constant awareness required to work safely in such a hazardous environment.

What are some of the hazards present on an active flight deck?

• Jet blasts and fast-spinning props

• Slow-moving vehicles

• Quiet and peaceful environment

• Calm weather conditions

What qualities are essential for working on a flight deck?

• Flexibility and creativity

• Strength and nerves of steel

• Indifference and carelessness

• Patience and calmness

In 1991, how did a sailor survive after being sucked into a jet engine?

• He was pulled out by a colleague

• The engine was turned off

• He got stuck before reaching the blades

• He was wearing protective gear

What year did the incident involving a T2 Buckeye pilot occur?

• 1985

• 2000

• 1989

• 1991

How many sailors were killed in the 1989 T2 Buckeye accident?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What does the crew reflect on as they prepare for a launch?

• The weather conditions

• Past accidents and safety

• The speed of the jets

• The number of crew members