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Air France 777 Returns to JFK After Cockpit Burning Smell

The crew of an Air France Boeing 777-300ER declared a PAN-PAN and returned to New York's JFK Airport after reporting a possible bird strike and a burning cockpit smell during their initial climb. Bound for Paris, the pilots donned oxygen masks, halted their ascent, and executed an overweight ILS landing on Runway 22L. The widebody touched down safely and was met by emergency equipment for a brake inspection. This event serves as a practical reminder of the importance of prompt decision-making when facing compounding anomalies shortly after rotation.

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Late weather radar detection leads to severe A320 turbulence injuries

An Air France A320 descending into Corsica struck unexpected hail and severe turbulence, causing bone fractures in three flight attendants and two passengers. French safety investigators determined the crew faced a high workload and had a benign forecast, which likely degraded their active weather radar monitoring and manual tilt adjustments. By the time the pilots spotted the rapidly building storm cell, they had no time to maneuver. This incident underscores the importance of continuous radar tilt management and remaining vigilant despite favorable weather forecasts.

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