2003 Air Transat Flight 236

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Airbus_A330-200
gptkb:Captain_Robert_Piché
gptkb:First_Officer_Dirk_de_Jager
approximately 4 hours
successful.
informed of emergency
up to date.
damaged but intact
Airbus A330.
C-GITS
approximately 30,000 feet.
functioned normally until fuel exhaustion.
included emergency scenarios.
performed post-incident.
remarkable under circumstances.
wide-body aircraft.
gptkbp:airlines implemented.
supportive.
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:Transportation_Safety_Board_of_Canada
fuel management issues identified.
gptkbp:casualties 319
gptkbp:caused_by fuel exhaustion
gptkbp:cockpit key to safe landing.
gptkbp:crew gptkb:13
emergency procedures
highly experienced.
awarded for bravery
calm and effective.
critical to success.
effective during crisis.
exemplary.
included simulator sessions.
trained for emergencies.
gptkbp:date August 24, 2001
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:Madeira_Airport
gptkb:battle
followed by crew
activated.
near the coast of Madeira.
gptkbp:end_of_life gptkb:0
gptkbp:enforces conducted prior to flight.
gptkbp:first_flight transatlantic route
T S236
Toronto to Lisbon.
highlighted importance of fuel management.
gptkbp:fuel_capacity depleted.
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:Jet_A-1
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2003 Air Transat Flight 236
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Lisbon_Portela_Airport
gptkbp:issues gptkb:Madeira_Airport
gptkbp:landing_gear extended
gptkbp:landing_site August 24, 2001.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Azores
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight controlled descent
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_event gliding landing
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Air_Transat
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Toronto_Pearson_International_Airport
gptkbp:public_perception heroic actions praised
gptkbp:related_event emergency landing
gptkbp:reports_to conducted by aviation experts
gptkbp:safety_features improved post-incident.
published.
increased after incident
led to changes in regulations.
gptkbp:safety_record notable.
gptkbp:seating_capacity 306
stressful but safe.
gptkbp:significance one of the longest glides in aviation history.
gptkbp:supports conducted after landing.
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies