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Canadian investigator Vic Gerden announced that the pilot of Swissair Flight 111, Captain Urs Zimmerman, was flying the plane manually in the last moments before the crash, which occurred on September 2, claiming the lives of all 229 passengers on board. The investigation suggests that a power failure may have
Swissair AG/S.A.
Investigations into the Swissair Flight 111 crash are gaining momentum with the discovery of the flight data recorder on a rocky stretch of sea bottom, littered with debris and wreckage of the MD-11. The recovery of the "black box" has raised hopes that officials will soon know why
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The crew of Swissair Flight 111 reported smoke in the cockpit before the crash, but the nature of the fire and its effect on the pilots are still unknown. Recent studies by the National Transportation Safety Board have highlighted concerns about pilots' preparedness to fly a plane from a
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The MD-11, built by McDonnell Douglas, has been in service since 1990 and has been involved in several accidents and mechanical problems, including potential fire hazards. Despite its solid safety record, Swissair, an airline known for its meticulous care and maintenance, has had its worst disaster in 20 years with
