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What really happened to Flight 447?
Flight AF447 from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to Paris went down on 1 June 2009, killing everyone on board. Investigators found the pilots had lost control when air-speed sensors froze. Both the airline and manufacturer plan to appeal.
What year did Flight 447 crash?
June 1, 2009
Air France Flight 447/Crash dates
What causes Air France 447 Crash?
On 1st June 2009 the aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean killing everybody on board. The aircraft is thought to have crashed due to temporary inconsistencies between airspeed measurements, caused by the aircraft’s pitot tubes being blocked by ice crystals.
What was the problem with Air France 447?
There was nothing mechanically wrong with the aircraft, other than these airspeed indicators failing. Due to a lack of airspeed inputs, the autopilot and auto thrust disengaged. The crew reacted incorrectly and led the aircraft into an aerodynamic stall from which they didn’t recover.
What was the cause of the Air France crash?
Although the vertical speed was still high, the flight path speed reduced and the aircraft lost lift, entering what is known as an aerodynamic stall. It is notable that the aircraft’s angle of attack was not directly displayed to the pilots.
Who are the crew members on Air France Flight 447?
Of the 12 crew members (including aircrew and cabin crew), 11 were French and one was Brazilian. The majority of passengers were French, Brazilian, or German citizens. The passengers included business and holiday travelers.
What was the role of mind traps in Flight 447?
The crew of Flight 447 didn’t challenge their assumptions, or fully reflect on their actions or the actions of the others. ‘Mind traps’ (or cognitive biases) contributed heavily to this disaster. From the Flight Data Recorder and the Cockpit Voice Recorder we can determine the role that these biases played.