This accident has become a popular favourite as a case study on the main theme of automation, but there are a host of other human factors in including culture, crashworthiness, survivability and emergency response that make it a good choice for an in depth case study. There is plenty of material out there for trainers and interested parties as well as the thorough final report from the NTSB. We link you to some key resources below…
Written by Alex P
This video case study examines the near CFIT of an A320 (9H-EMU) on approach to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on 23 May 2022 where the aircraft descended to a height of 6 feet in IMC a mile out from the runway after being given an incorrect QNH by ATC. The case study looks at all the circumstances, including the ATC perspective.
Written by Alex P
This AOPA Air Safety video examines the circumstances of an accident during landing at Truckee Tahoe Airport in the US. The case study looks at crew dynamics during the flight and improper energy management during the circling approach to the airport.
Written by smilecomp
On 27 June 2016, Air France Airbus A319 F-GRHX, with 132 people onboard, passed Airbus Helicopters Cougar F-ZWBS with a minimum separation of 0.2 nm horizontally and 240 ft vertically on approach to Marseille-Provence Airport (close to the points marked ’10’ below).
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