Dutch Safety Board cites 'convergence of circumstances' in 2009 THY 737 crash

The Feb. 25, 2009, crash of a Turkish Airlines 737-800 on approach to Amsterdam Schiphol was caused by a malfunctioning radio altimeter, a non-stabilized approach, poor reactions from the pilots and insufficient directions from air traffic control, the Dutch Safety Board concluded in its final...

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