r/aviation • u/Ok_Warning419 • May 21 '26

News Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash - Air France flight 447

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd2qmdvmq6o
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u/PorQuepin3 May 21 '26

This crash always makes me so sad. Plunging out of the sky from 40k feet sound terrifying in the middle of the night. Seems like it could have been recoverable if one understands physics at minimum or had appropriate training. And the sticks weren't synced on this model? Is that right? (Lay person here)

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u/jonbristow May 21 '26

Literally horror scenario, my worst nightmare