Boeing and the FAA were reportedly told about issues with the 737 max software 4 days before the plane's second deadly crash

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The Seattle Times says it presented internal safety analyses to both parties 11 days ago — well before the Ethiopian Airlines crash last Sunday.

The MCAS , a new software in place on 737 Max jets, is being looked at by investigators as a possible cause in both Ethiopian Airlines' crash as well as that of Lion Air in October. MCAS is designed to counteract the plane's tendency to tip its nose upward during flight, which increases the likelihood of a stall, by pointing the nose downward. This was a by-product of the Max's larger, more fuel-efficient engines, which disrupted the plane's center of gravity.

"Failed to account for how the system could reset itself each time a pilot responded, thereby missing the potential impact of the system repeatedly pushing the airplane's nose downward. Boeing and federal officials have denied reports that a software update to the MCAS, now set to be released as soon as April, was delayed due to the government shutdown earlier this year.

 

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Oh-oh..

Ouch. That's the big one. I'd buy Airbus stock but I'm sure the bots already have.

they must be sued by all families who lost their loved ones

This lawsuit should be a doozy.

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