The Tragic Crash of Flight AF447 Shows the Unlikely but Catastrophic Consequences of Automation
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
The tragic crash of Air France 447 (AF447) in 2009 sent shock waves around the world. Commercial aircraft fly on autopilot for much of the time. For most pilots, automation usually ensures that operations stay well within safe, predictable limits. Automation provides massive data-processing capacity and consistency of response.
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