Business Wars The Unraveling of Boeing | The Crash | 1
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Jan 8, 2025 In 2019, the tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 sends Boeing's reputation into free fall. A malfunction in the MCAS system leads to chaos and tragedy. This event sparks intense international scrutiny over the safety practices of Boeing and the controversial 737 MAX. The fallout includes a global grounding of the aircraft, and significant leadership changes within the company as they struggle to regain trust. The discussion reveals how past decisions prioritized profits over engineering integrity, exposing a deep-seated crisis.
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The Crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302
- Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed after takeoff due to a malfunctioning sensor.
- The MCAS system, designed to prevent stalls, repeatedly forced the nose down, leading to a fatal crash.
Loss of Trust
- This was the second fatal 737 MAX crash in five months, both linked to the MCAS system.
- This time, regulators globally lost trust in Boeing's ability to handle the issue.
Grounding the 737 MAX
- Following the second crash, countries began grounding the 737 MAX, starting with China and Indonesia.
- The FAA initially resisted but eventually grounded the MAX after evidence mirrored the previous crash.
