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Air France AF447 Retrial: Pilot Error and Faulty Sensors Examined

9/29/2025

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A French appeals court began a trial on September 29 for the 2009 Air France AF447 crash that killed 228.
In 2023, a court cleared Air France and Airbus of corporate manslaughter, citing insufficient evidence.
Investigators say pilot error contributed, worsened by faulty speed sensors.
Retrial could present extensive evidence and €225,000 fines for Air France and Airbus if convicted.

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A French appeals court began a trial on September 29 for the 2009 Air France AF447 crash that killed 228.
In 2023, a court cleared Air France and Airbus of corporate manslaughter, citing insufficient evidence.
Investigators say pilot error contributed, worsened by faulty speed sensors.
Retrial could present extensive evidence and €225,000 fines for Air France and Airbus if convicted.