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Flight 117: Navigation and Equipment Failure On June 22, 1962, Air France Flight 117, a Boeing 707-328, embarked on a complex multi-leg journey from Paris, France, to Santiago, Chile, with several stops including Guadeloupe. The aircraft, named Chateau de Chantilly and merely four months old, met a catastrophic end during its approach to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, resulting in the loss of all 113 individuals onboard. This incident is recorded as Guadeloupe's most severe aviation disaster. The approach to Pointe-à-Pitre is notably challenging due to its mountainous surroundings and the requirement for a steep descent. On the day of the accident, the flight encountered adverse weather conditions, including a violent thunderstorm and a low cloud ceiling. Complicating the situation further, the VOR navigational beacon, a crucial aid for such approaches, was inoperative. The crew, relying on the non-directional beacon (NDB) for navigation, reported their position and initiated the final approach. However, the aircraft deviated significantly from its intended path due to erroneous automatic direction finder (ADF) readings, attributed to the atmospheric disturbances from the storm. This deviation led to a controlled flight into terrain on the forested hillside of Dos D'Ane at an altitude of approximately 1,400 feet, resulting in an explosion upon impact. Investigations into the crash pointed towards several contributing factors, including inadequate meteorological information provided to the crew, the failure of ground navigational aids, and the adverse effects of the weather on the aircraft's ADF system. Criticism was also directed at the state of airport facilities, deemed insufficient for modern jet operations, as highlighted by Air France pilots in the aftermath. In the years following, a memorial was established at the crash site to commemorate the victims, and the road to the site was named Route du Boeing, serving as a solemn reminder of the incident. Subscribe to our Aviation Safety Newsletter NOW and get the hot stuff free and without delay:?https://lnkd.in/eGZqhPHR! My accident reviews are short summaries of publicly available accident reviews and reports and do not constitute any interpretation nor express my opinion or the opinion of any organization.

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Mark Rubin

JSX Captain E135/145 - FRAeS

9 个月

interesting comment by Tex Johnston Boeing Chief Test Pilot about the crash ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_France_Flight_117

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