16min chapter

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The Vigilante and the Air Traffic Controller

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

CHAPTER

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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