In 2011, the RAF's famous display team Red Arrows lost two pilots in accidents. The second accident occured when the pilot inadvertently activated the ejection seat while preparing the aircraft. Was it really an isolated accident, a mishap that has no connection to the team? This episode reviews the accident, diving deeper into the organizational issues. We are going to talk about how team culture may influence individual team members, and how the pilot's demise may be due to his team getting along all too well.
You can find the original investigation report here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/service-inquiry-into-the-accident-involving-hawk-tmk1-xx177

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