NOVA : Crash of Flight 447 (2011)
Directed by Kenny Scott
Genres - Science & Technology |
Sub-Genres - Tragedies & Catastrophes, Vehicles & Transportation |
Run Time - 57 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Jeff Gemmill
NOVA investigates what caused the June 1, 2009, Air France Flight 447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris to crash into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 228 people on board. The Airbus A330 plane had an excellent safety record, and its model is considered a state-of-the-art airliner, featuring elaborate electronic safety and navigation systems. Included: insights from experts; CGI weather reconstructions; a simulation with a real pilot detailing what may have occurred.
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air-disaster, airplane, crash, disaster, jet, tragedy
