Cockpit fistfight between pilots leads to Air France suspension

According to France's air inquiry bureau, some pilots were not as strict about following safety procedures.

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Due to an altercation in the cockpit during a flight from Geneva to Paris in June, Air France has suspended two of its pilots.

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An airline official stated on Sunday that despite the altercation, the flight continued and landed safely, and the incident had no impact on the rest of the journey. 

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The pilot and co-pilot allegedly got into an argument shortly after takeoff and grabbed each other by the collars after one of them allegedly hit the other.

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A member of the cabin staff then stepped in and spent the remainder of the flight in the cockpit with the pilots, according to the report.

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After France's aviation investigation agency, BEA, published a report on Wednesday alleging that some Air France pilots lack rigour in regards to adhering to safety rules.

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The investigation centred on a fuel leak that occurred on an Air France aircraft from Brazzaville, in the Republic of the Congo, to Paris in December 2020.

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The jet was redirected, but the pilots did not stop power to the engine or attempt to land right away as is required by practise.

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