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Air France and Airbus are being investigated for alleged manslaughter in connection with the crash, notably because of malfunctioning speed sensors known as Pitots.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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The airline replaced the Pitots, manufactured by French company Thales, on its Airbus planes with a newer model after the crash.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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Pitots are suspected of a role in the June 2009 Rio-to-Paris crash.
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Troadec would not comment further on the Pitots on Wednesday, saying the black boxes need to be found before any further conclusions are made.
The Shad Plank 2010
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Pitots are suspected of a role in the June 1, 2009, Rio-to-Paris crash that came during a strong thunderstorm over the Atlantic.
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Airbus has discovered that in some cases two Pitots can give matching, incorrect speed data, which could lead pilots to re-engage autopilot prematurely.
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Troadec would not comment further on the Pitots on Wednesday, saying the black boxes need to be found before any further conclusions are made.
The Shad Plank 2010
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Troadec would not comment further on the Pitots on Wednesday, saying the black boxes need to be found before any further conclusions are made.
The Shad Plank 2010
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Troadec would not comment further on the Pitots on Wednesday, saying the black boxes need to be found before any further conclusions are made.
The Shad Plank 2010
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Troadec would not comment further on the Pitots on Wednesday, saying the black boxes need to be found before any further conclusions are made.
The Shad Plank 2010
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