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The investigation revealed an almost insidious failure of crew resource management—an essential protocol that emphasizes teamwork and communication in high-stress situations. Both pilots, in their frantic efforts to control the aircraft, inadvertently battled against each other rather than collaboratively directing their efforts toward stabilization.
Lessons Learned and Future Implications
This incident echoes the tragic crash of Air France Flight 447 in 2009, where poor communication and cockpit resource management led to the loss of all 228 people on board. Despite efforts within the aviation industry to learn from past tragedies, Air France Flight 11 serves as a stark reminder that lessons can sometimes be forgotten.