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Technology and Destiny: The truth about the flight crash revealed by the black box!
On January 25, 2010, the Ethiopian Airlines crash shocked the world when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after taking off from Rafic Hariri International Airport in Lebanon, killing all 90 people on board. This accident was not only the first fatal accident of Ethiopian Airlines since 1996, but also triggered in-depth discussions on aviation safety, especially the importance of black boxes in understanding the cause of the crash.
Background of the accident
Aircraft Overview
The aircraft involved is an 8-year-old Boeing 737-8AS with registration number ET-ANB and manufacturing serial number 29935. The aircraft made its first flight on January 18, 2002 and was delivered to EgyptAir on September 12, 2009, just after a detailed maintenance inspection.
Crew
The captain of this flight was 44-year-old Habtam Benti Negoza, who had more than 10,000 hours of flying experience, while the co-pilot was only 23 years old, a relatively inexperienced young pilot.
Account details
The plane took off from Beirut in bad weather and quickly entered an abnormal climb. After eventually losing radar contact, the plane crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, killing 82 passengers and 8 crew members. Witnesses reported seeing flames coming from the plane when it crashed.
Search and rescue operations
After the accident, the Lebanese authorities immediately launched a search operation and found the crash site the next day. Military and rescue units from multiple countries participated in the search and rescue, but the bodies of all the victims were found and identified within a few weeks.
Investigation Process
The Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority is leading the investigation into the accident and is working with experts from France and the United States. The investigative report was released in 2012, marking the end of an overwhelming investigative effort.
The investigation report pointed out that the pilot failed to effectively manage the speed, altitude and heading when operating the aircraft, which eventually led to loss of control.
Possible causes of the accident
The investigation report mentioned that the pilot faced huge data and time pressure under severe weather conditions, which led to the loss of control of the flight.
The report also believes that the captain's fatigue and the co-pilot's hesitation to intervene were important factors leading to the disaster.
Airline Response
In response to the investigation results, Ethiopian Airlines publicly refuted them, saying that the report lacked evidence and was biased. They argue that the plane may have disintegrated in the air due to an explosion, being shot down or being struck by lightning.
Victims
The victims of the accident were of various nationalities. EgyptAir held a memorial ceremony after the accident.
Media Coverage
This tragedy also attracted widespread attention from the media and was adapted into a documentary, attempting to delve into the truth and lessons behind the accident.
In the battle between technology and fate, the black box becomes the key to revealing the truth about the flight crash. However, what is the real lesson?
