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Old 4th Aug 2011, 09:12
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Glad to notice from the English translation of BEA they concur with my explanation of the French, in that the correct translation of the CDB at 2:12:15 is:

There I don't know
There it is going down

As two distinct sentences, obviously pointing at two different instruments.

The benefit of the english BEA translation is that they will have had the benefit of the intonation. I hope they read PPRuNe as the discussions here give such a good insight in how limiting a written document can be in terms of interpretation of what really happened.

The new observations (page 77?) are absolutely damning for the crew in not calling a potential stall based on the audible warning, let alone identifying the stall and taking appropriate action.

Without wanting to judge anyone I do personally also find the lack of leadership startling. The PF clearly states he is at a loss as to what is happening but neither the PNF or the CDB take a decisive (early) lead. It's like everyone else wants somebody else to take charge.
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