
The Vigilante and the Air Traffic Controller
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Tragedy in the Skies
This chapter examines the catastrophic airplane collision over Uberlingen, detailing the confusion between the TCAS system and air traffic control instructions. It explores the emotional aftermath for the victims' families and highlights systemic failures in training and communication that led to the disaster.
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