Air France 447: The Crash That Just Got Airbus Convicted! (Audio-Only Version)

Air France 447: The Crash That Just Got Airbus Convicted! (Audio-Only Version)

Author: Mentour Pilot May 28, 2026 Duration: 1:03:32

A Paris appeals court has just ruled that Airbus and Air France are criminally responsible for the 2009 crash of Flight 447, which killed all 228 people on board. In today's episode, Peter and Ben break down the corporate manslaughter verdict, why it overturns the earlier ruling that cleared them, and what it means for the long-running "was it the pilots?" debate.

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Ever wondered what pilots actually talk about when the cockpit door is closed? Captains Speaking-An Aviation Podcast pulls up a seat in that conversation, hosted by two active airline captains, Petter Hörnfeldt and Ben Watts. You might know Petter from his detailed incident analyses on the Mentour Pilot YouTube channel, while Ben is his longtime collaborator from their work on Mentour Now. Together, they ditch the scripted PR talk to offer a genuine, behind-the-scenes look at their profession. Each episode feels like eavesdropping on a candid chat between two colleagues who have seen it all, discussing everything from the technical nuances of flying and deconstructing real-world aviation events to the broader culture and societal impacts of air travel. This isn't about dry procedures; it's about the human stories, the split-second decisions, and the fascinating realities of a life spent at 35,000 feet. Tune in for an unfiltered perspective that only insiders can provide, where expertise meets everyday experience. The Captains Speaking podcast delivers that rare blend of deep knowledge and accessible storytelling, making the complex world of commercial aviation both understandable and utterly compelling for anyone curious about what happens between takeoff and landing.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 39

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast
Podcast Episodes
What’s Going On With Airbus?! (Audio-Only Version) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:50
Thousands of Airbus A320s were grounded after a flight experienced an unexpected pitch down. In today’s episode of Captains Speaking, Petter and Ben will take a look at this emergency grounding and how pilots handle a si…
Belief vs. Reality: Myth-Busting the Skies (Audio-Only Version) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:39
In this episode, Peter and Ben tackle some of the most common myths and misconceptions pilots hear — from whether autopilot really “flies the plane” to the truth behind chemtrails and flat earth theories. Along the way,…
UPS Flight 2976: What Do We Know So Far? (Audio-Only Version) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:11
In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben talk about what we know so far about the tragic incident involving UPS 2976 in Louisville. As well as taking a look at how quickly speculation and false information…
UPS Flight 2976 Crash - Pilots React LIVE (Audio-Only Version) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:33
Join Petter and Ben as they react live to the reports of a Cargo Plane crashing by Kentucky airport, and break down everything we know so far...For more content about aviation incidents, find Mentour Pilot on YouTube: ht…
A Deadly Mistake At Hong Kong Airport (Audio-Only Version) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:23
In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben, are discussing the recent 747 accident at Hong Kong Airport. Taking a look at what we do know and their own personal thoughts about this tragic incident. ----------…
Tail Strike At Heathrow! What REALLY Happened? (Audio-Only Version) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:27
Petter and Ben take a look at the recent cargo DHL Cargo plane landing at Heathrow Airport that ended in a tail strike and how pilots train to avoid them. What goes through a pilots mind when something dangerous like thi…
What Do Pilots Do When Weather Turns DEADLY?! (Audio-Only Version) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:11
Sudden shifts of invisible wind can be extremely dangerous for aircraft, in today’s episode of Captains Speaking Petter and Ben break down what exactly wind shear is and how pilots are trained to deal with it.-----------…
Lightning Strike INSIDE the Cabin?! (Audio-Only Version) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:38
In today’s episode of Captains Speaking Ben tells an unbelievable story of a time when the aircraft was low on fuel, flying through a storm. As lightning struck the aircraft a ball of light passed through a passenger jet…