Manual — Boeing 737-800 Technical

Ellis nodded. "Get the big book."

"I don't have it memorized—it's not in the QRH memory items," the FO replied. boeing 737-800 technical manual

The investigator nodded and made a note: Recommendation: 737-800 pilots familiarize with Ch. 7, Sec. 3.2. Ellis nodded

The storm over Denver was a monster—hail the size of golf balls, winds throwing ramp equipment like toys. Flight 2219, a 737-800, was on final approach when lightning struck the radome. with no flaps. "Chapter 7

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Later, the NTSB asked Ellis why he went to the technical manual instead of declaring an emergency and landing heavy, fast, with no flaps.

"Chapter 7, Section 3.2," Ellis said calmly. "Flight control reversion mode."