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CVR transcript American Flight 383 - 08 NOV 1965
CVR transcript of the November 8, 1965 accident of American Airlines Flight 383, a Boeing 727, at Cincinnati.
Source: Air Disasters / Macarthur Job (p. 37-42)

The reader of these transcripts is cautioned that the transcription of a CVR tape is not a precise science but is the best possible product from a group investigative effort. The transcript, or parts thereof, if taken out of context can be misleading. Therefore, the CVR transcripts should only be viewed as an investigative tool to be used in conjunction with other evidence. Conclusions or interpretations should not be made using the transcript as the sole source of information.
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AA: American 383
TWR: Cincinnati Tower
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AA Cincinnati Tower ... we're six miles southeast and ... control VFR.
TWR Runway 18, wind 230 degrees, five knots, altimeter 30.
AA Roger, Runway 18.
TWR Have you in sight - cleared to land.
AA We're cleared to land, roger. How far west is that precip line now?
TWR Looks like it's just about over the field at this time, sir. We're not getting anything on the field however ... if we have a windshift I'll keep you advised as you turn on to final.
AA Thank you - we'de appreciate it.
TWR We're beginning to pick up a little rain now.
AA OK.
TWR Have you still got the runway OK?
AA Ah ... just barely ... we'll pick up the ILS here.
TWR Approach lights, flashers and runway lights are all on high intensity.
AA OK.
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