2003 Air Transat Flight 236

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:air_traffic_control informed of emergency
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration Airbus A330.
gptkbp:aircraft_inspection performed post-incident.
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Airbus_A330-200
approximately 4 hours
up to date.
damaged but intact
C-GITS
approximately 30,000 feet.
functioned normally until fuel exhaustion.
remarkable under circumstances.
gptkbp:aircraft_recovery successful.
gptkbp:aircraft_type wide-body aircraft.
gptkbp:aviation_community_response supportive.
gptkbp:cause fuel exhaustion
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:crew_professionalism exemplary.
gptkbp:date August 24, 2001
gptkbp:death gptkb:0
gptkbp:emergency_declared yes
gptkbp:emergency_landing_date August 24, 2001.
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:Madeira_Airport
followed by crew
activated.
near the coast of Madeira.
gptkbp:enforces conducted prior to flight.
gptkbp:first_flight TS236
gptkbp:flight_incident_significance highlighted importance of fuel management.
gptkbp:flight_safety_improvements implemented.
gptkbp:flight_style transatlantic route
Toronto to Lisbon.
gptkbp:fuel_reserve depleted.
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:Jet_A-1
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2003 Air Transat Flight 236
gptkbp:investigates gptkb:Transportation_Safety_Board_of_Canada
fuel management issues identified.
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Lisbon_Portela_Airport
gptkbp:issues_reports_on conducted by aviation experts
gptkbp:landing_distance controlled descent
gptkbp:landing_gear extended
gptkbp:last_issue gptkb:Madeira_Airport
gptkbp:location gptkb:Azores
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_event gliding landing
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Captain_Robert_Piché
gptkb:First_Officer_Dirk_de_Jager
included emergency scenarios.
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Air_Transat
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Toronto_Pearson_International_Airport
gptkbp:passenger_capacity 306
stressful but safe.
gptkbp:pilot_decision-making key to safe landing.
gptkbp:public_reaction heroic actions praised
gptkbp:related_event emergency landing
gptkbp:safety improved post-incident.
published.
led to changes in regulations.
gptkbp:safety_measures increased after incident
gptkbp:safety_record notable.
gptkbp:significance one of the longest glides in aviation history.
gptkbp:support conducted after landing.
gptkbp:survivors 319
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Airbus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4