Airline Incident Analysis and Outcomes

The video explores various aviation incidents, including crashes and near-misses, highlighting the causes and investigations. It covers Air France Flight 358's crash due to weather, British Airways Flight 9's volcanic ash encounter, Air Canada Flight 797's fire, Korean Airlines Flight 801's crash due to navigation issues, United Flight 585's crash investigation, Ron Brown's plane crash, and Helios Flight 522's hypoxia incident. Each case provides insights into aviation safety and the importance of thorough investigations.

What was the primary challenge faced by Air France Flight 358 during landing?

• Engine failure

• Adverse weather conditions

• Fuel shortage

• Pilot error

How did the Air France Flight 358 crew attempt to manage the landing?

• By increasing speed

• By using manual controls

• By setting auto brakes to medium

• By diverting to another airport

What caused the engine failure on British Airways Flight 9?

• Bird strike

• Volcanic ash

• Fuel contamination

• Mechanical fault

What unusual phenomenon did the British Airways Flight 9 crew experience?

• St. Elmo's fire

• Bird strike

• Sudden cabin depressurization

• Unexpected turbulence

What was the initial sign of trouble on Air Canada Flight 797?

• Smoke in the washroom

• Loss of cabin pressure

• Pilot incapacitation

• Engine failure

What was the outcome of the Air Canada Flight 797 incident?

• All passengers survived

• The fire was extinguished mid-flight

• 23 people lost their lives

• The plane landed safely without incident

What critical system was disabled on Korean Air Flight 801?

• Landing gear

• Engine control system

• Minimum Safe Altitude Warning system

• Autopilot

What was a contributing factor to the Korean Air Flight 801 crash?

• Pilot fatigue

• Engine failure

• Navigation system malfunction

• Weather conditions

What was the main cause of the Helios Airways Flight 522 incident?

• Hypoxia

• Fuel exhaustion

• Engine failure

• Pilot error

What was the role of Andreas Prodromou in the Helios Airways Flight 522 incident?

• He was an air traffic controller

• He was the captain

• He was a passenger

• He attempted to save the plane