Could Flight 447 have been saved?
July 5, 2012— — The Air France Flight 447 crash, considered one of the worst aviation disasters in history, could have been avoided, a top-ranking aviation safety expert said. “Absolutely, this accident didn’t have to happen,” said William Voss, the president and CEO of the Flight Safety Foundation.
What caused the Air France crash?
Air France flight AF447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris crashed on June 1, 2009, killing everyone on board. French investigators found that the crew had mishandled the situation arising from the loss of speed data from sensors blocked with ice and caused an aerodynamic stall by holding the aircraft’s nose too high.
What happened to the bodies of Air France 447?
Several French families are split down the middle. Many bodies have been shown in footage filmed by a robot submarine to be virtually intact. But experts say the bodies have been preserved, as fragile “waxworks” by the extreme cold, darkness, water pressure and lack of fish life. They are likely to crumble if moved.
How long do you fly over the Atlantic?
The flight time depends on the route and the speed of the aircraft that you choose. London to New York takes around 6 – 7 hours in a Global 5000; Los Angeles to Geneva takes 10.5 hours in a Gulfstream G650; Paris to Miami by private jet would take 8.5 hours in a Falcon 7X.
Where was Air France Flight 447 thought to have crashed?
East-west cross-section of Atlantic Ocean portion in which Air France Flight 447 was thought to have crashed, showing depth of the sea floor. The vertical scale is exaggerated by a factor of 100 relative to the horizontal.
What was the compensation for Air France Flight 447?
In the days that followed, Air France contacted close to 2,000 people who were related to, or friends of, the victims. On 20 June 2009, Air France announced that each victim’s family would be paid roughly €17,500 in initial compensation. Prince Pedro Luiz of Orléans-Bragança, third in succession to the abolished throne of Brazil.
What was the outcome of the Air France crash?
In March 2011, a French judge filed preliminary manslaughter charges against Air France and Airbus over the crash. A technical investigation was started, the goal of which was to enhance the safety of future flights.
Where was the Air France plane hijacked in 1994?
On 24 December 1994, Air France Flight 8969 is hijacked on the ground at Algiers Airport. The four terrorists demand the aircraft be allowed to depart for Paris so they can blow up the aircraft over the Eiffel Tower, but the Algerian Army blocks the aircraft with vehicles and refuse to allow it to take off.
