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Critical Flaws in Aircraft Safety Design

This chapter explores the critical design flaws in Boeing's aircraft systems, specifically regarding the MCAS that depended on a single angle of attack sensor. It discusses the tragic consequences of prioritizing business efficiency over safety, revealing a departure from traditional engineering principles that emphasized redundancy and pilot control.

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