WRAeS Talk: What Really Happened to the Concorde at Gonesse?

Many people will say that the Concorde accident at Gonesse, Le Bourget was caused by a metal strip on the runway, and that certainly happened and was the basis of the French Judiciary's case against several defendants.  But can a tyre burst really be the cause of total loss of a properly certificated airliner?  How did it do so much damage and why are there so many other theories around?  This lecture will describe, from the perspective of one of the investigators who took part, what we actually know, what is logically deduced and what is just assumption and speculation.  The way this information was analysed and how the aircraft was safely returned to service will be described.

For more information please contact: wraesmemsec@outlook.com

Meetings are held in the Brooklands Museum Clubhouse.

The Brooklands Club Members bar is open to us from 5:45pm – please use card payment for drinks. Food can also be ordered from the Bar and will be served at 5:45pm

All are welcome (RAeS membership is not required). There is an entry donation of £5.00 (please use card payment) at the door. This donation is not expected from those under the age of 21 or holders of a current Student Union card.

Certificates of Attendance for C.Eng or CPD purposes are available on request.

Entry is via Campbell Gate only, Brooklands Road, KT13 0QN from 5.45pm.