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As a result of the investigation, significant changes were mandated in pilot training and flight operations. The focus shifted towards enhancing crew resource management, encouraging open dialogue about uncertainties, and making subjective assumptions more transparent. Airbus revised checklists to ensure critical steps were not overlooked and recommended that pilots assume higher fuel consumption rates when flying with deployed landing gear.
In retrospect, the accident served as a grim reminder of the perils of over-relying on technology without a comprehensive understanding of its limitations. It reinforced the necessity of clear communication, psychological awareness in decision-making, and adaptability amidst crisis management.