From alot of the TV footage Ive seen on the news it looks like the reversers deployed because they werent stowed at all.
If the A340 is similair to the A320 then the auto brakes wont operate unless there is a groundspoiler deployed signal. And the reversers wont operate unless there is ground signal ie. squat switch. Correct me if Im worng guys. When the Ground spoilers are armed during approach the wont deploy unless there is a ground signal aswell.
So its looking like the spoilers failed to arm for some reason also affecting the AutoBrakes( which are very effective in the A320).
So who kows really what happened but lets all be thankfull there were no fatalities full merits to the Air France Crew.
Sheep
Last edited by Sheep Guts; 5th Aug 2005 at 09:16.