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2026-07-30 17:58 UTC
"British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow" by @BBCNews@flipboard.com - On July 6, a British Airways A320 on approach to London Heathrow experienced an air data computer malfunction and nearly entered an aerodynamic stall (wing stall, not related to engines) over London. Lack of air data made A320 flight computer enter alternate control law. First Officer was flying that leg but captain took over to re-stabilize flight and land. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8n1knkkz9o #aviation #travel #safety #avgeek
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@ikluft@avgeek.social 2026-07-30 18:13
"British Airways Captain On Stress Leave After First Officer Nearly Puts Packed Plane Into Stall Over Central London" by PYoK / Mateusz Maszczynski - More on British Airways Flight 919 Airbus A320 malfunction in air data system: A320 reverted to alternate control law, which removes computer processing from pilot controls. The first officer nearly put the plane in a stall over London when the captain took over. Crash averted. https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2026/07/30/british-airways-captain-on-stress-leave-after-first-officer-nearly-puts-packed-plane-into-stall-over-central-london/ #BAW919 #aviation #travel #safety #avgeek