American Scandal Boeing | Impact | 1
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Aug 13, 2024 
In this conversation, Dennis Muilenburg, the former CEO of Boeing, discusses the tragic crash of Lion Air Flight 610. He reflects on the initial confusion regarding the disaster's cause and the subsequent revelations about the MCAS software. Muilenburg addresses the intense scrutiny Boeing faced after both the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes. The dialogue offers insight into corporate negligence, the emotional toll on victims' families, and the broader implications for aviation safety practices.
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Lion Air Flight 610 Disappearance
- Garima Sethi's husband, a Lion Air pilot, promised to call her after landing in Pangkal Pinang.
- After waking up to a call, she learned that his plane, a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, had disappeared from radar.
Initial Blame and Speculation
- Media implied that the Lion Air pilots were responsible due to the airline's budget status and origin.
- Sethi's mother-in-law believed the truth would emerge once the black boxes were found.
Black Box Recovery
- Sergeant Hendra Saputra, a diver, located one black box from Lion Air Flight 610.
- The box, crucial for understanding the crash, was buried under debris on the ocean floor.