Flight 981

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_DC-9-31
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_DC-10-10
approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
wide-body aircraft
under scrutiny after accident
experienced crew
enhanced after accident
G-BAEF
gptkbp:airlines gptkb:London_Heathrow_Airport
gptkb:British_Airways
gptkb:Paris_Orly_Airport
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:French_Bureau_of_Enquiry_and_Analysis_for_Civil_Aviation_Safety
several months
comprised of international experts
design flaws in the DC-10
flawed cargo door design
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:none
received compensation
gptkbp:caused_by mechanical failure
cargo door failure
gptkbp:communication before crash
gptkbp:crew gptkb:11
international crew
gptkbp:date March 3, 1974
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:battle
search and rescue operations
analyzed for improvements
not followed
gptkbp:end_of_life 346
gptkbp:first_flight London to Paris
normal until final approach
BA 981
gptkbp:form_factor design flaws
gptkbp:historical_impact led to changes in aviation safety protocols.
gptkbp:historical_significance in aviation history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Flight 981
gptkbp:impact gptkb:railway_station
high
ground collision
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:London_Heathrow_Airport
gptkb:Paris_Orly_Airport
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in held annually
various memorials established
memorial services held for victims.
gptkbp:location difficult due to location
Ermenonville Forest, France
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
extensive media coverage.
gptkbp:number_of_doors revised after accident
primary cause
gptkbp:operator gptkb:British_Airways
gptkbp:public_perception shock and mourning
held to assess safety measures.
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance resulted from accident
increased safety regulations for cargo doors.
gptkbp:result published by BEA
gptkbp:safety_features gptkb:significant
issued after investigation
increased after accident
not effective
changed post-accident
shifted after accident
gptkbp:seating_capacity 335
varied nationalities
gptkbp:significance one of the deadliest aviation accidents in history
one of the deadliest aviation accidents in history.
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
flight recorder
gptkbp:type gptkb:Earl
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies