Airbus A330 Problems


	Airbus A330 Problems

lakotahope

7-18-2009 11:46 PM

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June 1, 2009 - Air France Flight 447

Rio to Paris

Crashes during Atlantic storm, killing 228. Automatic radio messages indicate that in minutes before crash, crew lost autopilot, ADIRU and computerised instruments.

June 23, 2009 - Northwest Airlines

Hong Kong to Tokyo

Flight loses autopilot, ADIRU and instruments before landing safely. US investigation under way.

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