Title:
Videos Added - A Review of the Air France 447 Deep Stall Involving Aircraft Safety in Thuderstorms
Topic:
Air France 447 Deep Stall Mishap and Thunderstorm Penetration hosted by The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Speaker(s):
Commander Robert A Johnson, USN, Retired
Brief Description:
NOTE: There is dinner available for purchase from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the meeting location cafe. Presentation will start at 7 P.M. See Eventbright registration site @ AIAA LA-LV Eventbrite
The Air France 447 accident in 2009 involved the penetration of a confluence of severe thunderstorms. The BEA Accident Report determined it was due to pilot error, essentially holding the aircraft in a stall, and confusion in the cockpit.
Location of Seminar:
S Cafe North Grumman Aerospace Systems
1 Space Park Drive
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Directions to Venue:
S-Cafe - West of 405 Hwy, East of Pacific Coast Hwy, and South of 105 Hwy, Enter from Marine Ave.
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Seating:
90
seats at the facility,
58
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This presentation includes a review of Thunderstorm Penetration Tests by DZ Skalla the only real documented in depth testing of thunderstorm penetrations, over 200, in the SETP Pilots Handbook. In addition, included are the speaker's personal thunderstorm penetration experiences and the numerous commercial aircraft accidents and incidents involving thunderstorm penetrations in late 2015 alone. In researching the AF 447 accident and others similar it is alarming that thunderstorms are not understood by flight crews or traffic controllers nor are the dangers they pose to aircraft. Additionally, the lack of knowledge of aerodynamics is of serious concern. After extensive review of all documentation available, personal research and discussions with knowledgeable experts it is obvious the A-330 was in a deep stall throughout its descent.
Dinner available @ 6 P.M. Cost is associated with Dinner. See Website for Details. Presentation @ 7 P.M.
Hosted by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
See AIAA LA-LV Eventbrite for Event details.
Here are 3 video links suggested by the speaker.
NOVA Crash of Flight 447 PBS – You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGY3jkOOWpA
Flight AF 447 (Air France A330 mid Atlantic) – official BEA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR5kFOHVnUU
Vol AF 447 – Rio – Paris – animation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-hbWO0gL6g
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
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