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Air Transat Flight 236: A Glider's Emergency Landing in 2001
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What Happened?
In August 2001, Air Transat Flight 236 lost both engines over the Atlantic. Captain Robert Piché successfully glided the aircraft to a safe landing in the Azores, with all 306 aboard surviving.
Key points
- Flight 236 departed from Toronto on August 23, 2001, headed for Lisbon.
- A fuel leak caused both engines to fail during the flight.
- The crew managed to glide the aircraft for 19 minutes before landing.
- The landing was hard, causing damage to the aircraft's landing gear.
- 16 passengers and 2 crew members were injured, but all survived.
- An investigation revealed maintenance errors led to the fuel leak.
Key insights
- The successful landing demonstrated exceptional pilot skill under pressure.
- The incident led to changes in maintenance procedures to prevent future leaks.
- Increased awareness of emergency protocols can enhance passenger safety.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the importance of aircraft maintenance and emergency response training.
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Air Transat· CompanyRobert Piché· PersonDirk DeJager· PersonAzores· LocationAirbus A330· Technology
Source
Times of India
