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The Dangers of Miscommunication in Aviation: A Case Study of Air France Flight 011
The aviation industry is filled with procedures and protocols designed to ensure the safety of flights. However, even the best systems can falter when communication breaks down or when assumptions are made in the cockpit. This article revisits the events of April 5, 2022, when Air France Flight 011 from New York to Paris experienced a serious incident during its landing due to pilot miscommunication and a belief that technical interference was affecting the flight controls.