Qf32 by Richard de Crespigny
A gripping first-person account by the captain of an A380 that suffered a catastrophic engine failure shortly after departing Singapore, detailing the immediate scramble to diagnose cascading system failures, manage relentless alarms and damaged control surfaces, and bring a stricken aircraft and its passengers safely back to the ground. The narrative blends blow-by-blow cockpit drama with clear, accessible explanations of complex aircraft systems and emergency procedures, reflections on leadership and crew resource management under extreme pressure, and the painstaking technical investigation that followed, drawing lessons about training, teamwork and how safety culture prevented a disaster.
- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- Australian
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
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