FRONTLINE: Film Audio Track | PBS Boeing's Fatal Flaw (2024)
Mar 15, 2024
The podcast delves into Boeing's fatal flaw in its 737 Max jet, examining the tragic crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. It explores the problematic MCAS software system, Boeing's complex relationship with FAA, delegation dynamics, and safety oversight challenges. The narrative reveals the rushed development process, flaws in the MCAS system, and the emotional impacts on families. It also discusses Boeing's cultural challenges and safety concerns post-accidents.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Fatal Flaw: The Tragic Crashes of Boeing 737 MAX Jets
02:48 • 7min
Uncovering the MCAS Software System
09:30 • 12min
Boeing's Complex Relationship with FAA and Delegation Dynamics
21:02 • 2min
Delegation to Boeing and MCAS Modification
22:42 • 3min
Unveiling the Role of Mark Faulkner in the 737 MAX Crisis
25:48 • 13min
Boeing 737 MAX Crisis and Oversight Challenges
38:51 • 14min
Boeing's Cultural Challenges and Safety Concerns
52:28 • 2min
Challenges in Safety Oversight and Redundancy in Incidents at a Company
54:16 • 2min