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The investigation highlighted the absence of essential upset recovery and prevention training for the pilots. Airbus had previously deemed such training unnecessary due to the high levels of automation present in their aircraft. However, in the aftermath of this tragic incident, recommendations were made for mandatory upset recovery training across all Airbus A320 pilots.

Conclusion: A Push for Safer Skies

The final report also emphasized the need for improved communication and adherence to standard operating procedures within the cockpit. It revealed a cracked solder joint in one of the onboard computers as the initial cause of the repeated fault messages. This finding underscored the critical importance of rigorous technical maintenance procedures within airlines.