If the discussion relates to the higher numbers of hull losses by AF, over the past 25 years, it is fair to look at the hull losses themselves before we can debate AF corporate culture / CRM / Airbus over Boeing / Training et al as contributing factors..
AF hull losses
Jun 2009 - A330 - undetermined.
Aug 2005 - A340 - Runway Excursion (Long touchdown & Overrun)
Jul 2000 - Concorde - FOD damage and fuel leak ignition
Mar 1999 - B747 - Nose Gear failure (landing)
Mar 1999 - B737 - Runway Excursion ( wind & poss. lack of c/l lighting)
Dec 1994 - A300 - Hijack & W/off due responsive action
Jan 1994 - A340 - H/pump O/heat & fire - not in service
Anyone else have any hull losses in past 25 years to add ?
Last edited by Bruce Wayne; 28th Aug 2009 at 19:21.