Airbus Amends Deicing Checklist As Crew Neglects Cause Pressure Alerts

Airbus A320 overhead panel
Credit: UK AAIB
The crew of an EasyJet Airbus A320 left a post-deicing checklist unfinished, which prevented the cabin pressurization system from operating, the UK’s Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) said in a Jan. 9 report. The mishap highlights the importance of crew coordination, as well as imperfect...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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