Horrifying freefall into Deepest Ocean

This is one of aviation's greatest mysteries. A top-notch aircraft, an experienced crew, and a sudden, terrifying descent into the unknown.

This is the story of Air France Flight 447.

Final report - https://bea.aero/docsp...​

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00:00​ Intro
00:43​ Warning & Disclaimer
00:59​ Background
02:32​ Crew
03:15​ Take off
03:48​ Cruise
04:18​ Intertropical Convergence Zone
05:10​ Flying through an area of weak thunderstorms/turbulence
06:57​ Pitot tubes start picking up Ice particles
07:17​ Pitot Tubes Explanation
08:02​ Pitot tubes freeze up
08:59​ Stall Explanation
09:13​ Struggling to gain control
11:05​ Maximum altitude reached
11:17​ Freefall
15:42​ Crash
16:47​ In Memory of the 228 lives lost
17:04​ Rescue Operation
18:10​ Final Report