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As the aircraft taxied, the pilots finally shut down the left engine, which had been leaking fuel throughout the flight. Miraculously, the engine, due to its workload and high fuel concentration, did not ignite, averting disaster.
Lessons Learned
In hindsight, what transpired during the Air France Flight 736 highlights a critical intersection of protocol adherence, decision-making dynamics, and risk management. Investigations pinpointed that negligence during the engine maintenance had compromised safety, exacerbated by a company culture that favored improvisation over established procedures.