BEA Confirms Conflicting Airspeed Indications from Air France A330
France’s Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA) has issued a statement confirming that sensors aboard the Air France A330-200 that

France’s Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA) has issued a statement confirming that sensors aboard the Air France A330-200 that went missing over the Atlantic Ocean on the evening of May 31 registered conflicting airspeed information. The statement follows yesterday’s telex to operators sent by Airbus and authorized by the BEA that advises crews of various models of airplanes to be aware of the possibility that such a condition could exist and to take appropriate action if they suspect faulty readings.

“A large quantity of more or less accurate information and attempts at explanations concerning the accident are currently being circulated,” said the BEA. “The [bureau] reminds those concerned that in such circumstances, it is advisable to avoid all hasty interpretations and speculation on the basis of partial or non-validated information.”