Investigation of Flight Incident Findings

The transcript details the investigation into the crash of flight 296, focusing on the crew's handling of a risky maneuver. Captain Asen claims the engines did not respond quickly enough, citing a defect in the Airbus A320. Investigators find no evidence of engine failure, but Asen alleges a conspiracy against him. He challenges the investigation, claiming the flight control system did not follow his commands. Data from the flight recorder supports his claim, showing the elevator moved down when it should have moved up.

What did Captain Asen attempt to do when he saw the trees?

• He increased speed to fly through them.

• He tried to land immediately.

• He attempted to climb over them.

• He decided to turn back.

What was Captain Asen's claim about the engine response?

• The engines did not respond quickly enough.

• The engines responded immediately.

• The engines were not needed.

• The engines were too powerful.

What did the Airbus document warn about?

• A defect in the autopilot system.

• A defect in the cabin pressure system.

• A defect in the landing gear.

• A defect in the A320's engine speed at low altitude.

What did investigators find about the engine performance?

• The engines were replaced.

• The engines spooled up as expected.

• The engines were not tested.

• The engines failed completely.

What was the investigators' conclusion about the engine data?

• The data was missing.

• The data was inconclusive.

• There was no evidence of engine failure.

• There was evidence of engine failure.

Why did Captain Asen stop cooperating with the investigation?

• He believed there was a conspiracy against him.

• He was advised by his lawyer to stop.

• He was satisfied with the investigation results.

• He was promoted to a new position.

How did Captain Asen challenge the investigation findings?

• He accepted the findings.

• He ignored the findings.

• He launched a public campaign against them.

• He requested a private review.

What did Captain Asen claim about the flight controls?

• The controls were missing.

• The controls were locked.

• The elevator moved down instead of up.

• The controls were perfectly responsive.

What did the flight data recorder reveal about the elevator movement?

• The elevator did not move at all.

• The elevator moved down instead of up.

• The elevator moved as expected.

• The elevator was not recorded.

What was the investigators' perplexing discovery?

• The engines were faulty.

• The elevator moved down despite the pilot's input.

• The flight data was corrupted.

• The pilot was not at fault.