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The Unraveling of Boeing | The Crash | 1
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 crashes of the Boeing 737 MAX due to MCAS failures led to a worldwide grounding of the aircraft, severely impacting Boeing's reputation and finances.
- Investigations into the FAA's certification processes revealed a culture of negligence at Boeing, prompting calls for urgent regulatory reforms to enhance aircraft safety.
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The Fatal Malfunction of Flight 302
On March 10th, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 took off with 157 passengers on board, but a malfunction soon occurred. A sensor failure triggered the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), causing the plane's nose to pitch downward uncontrollably. The pilots struggled to regain control as MCAS repeatedly forced the aircraft into a steep dive, ultimately resulting in a crash and the loss of all lives on board. This disaster marked the second fatal incident involving the Boeing 737 MAX within five months, raising serious concerns about the aircraft's safety features.
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