Help: Operations - Upset - Wake vortex/jet blast


The airplane's wake vortex or jet blast was a factor, either in ground or in flight. Airplanes that generate lift produce wake turbulence: the wake turbulence from heavier airplanes can easily cause an in-flight upset for a smaller airplane.

Jet blast refers to the very high-velocity exhaust from a jet engine, which can damage airplanes taxiing behind.