Airbus investigating if critical data was wiped out before fatal A400M flight

Investigators of the A400M crash in Spain are trying to determine if crucial data that ensures the smooth running of the turboprops were wiped out before the flight.

By Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) (A400M – RIAT 2010Uploaded by russavia) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia

Each engine has its own “torque calibration parameters” in order to ensure smooth operation. Pilots are warned of any issue with those data after the cargo plane is airborne at 400 ft.

Source: Airbus investigating if critical data was wiped out before fatal A400M flight