what is the recommended course of action if you inadvertently enter a volcanic ash cloud?

by Sabryna Osinski 4 min read

What is the recommended course of action in you inadvertently enter a volcanic ash cloud? Reverse course.

Immediate Actions Following an Ash Encounter

In this case, immediately contact ATC and alert them to the existence of the eruption

Precipitation Static

Precipitation static is caused by aircraft in flight coming in contact with uncharged particles. These particles can be rain, snow, fog, sleet, hail, volcanic ash, dust; any solid or liquid particles.

Flight Operations in Volcanic Ash Case Studies

NTSB Identification: The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause (s) of this accident to be: Inadvertent encounter with volcanic ash cloud, which resulted in damage from foreign material (foreign object) and subsequent compressor stalling of all engines.