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. AF447 precipitated the aviation industry’s growing concern about such “loss of control” incidents, and whether they’re linked to greater automation in the cockpit. Commercial aircraft fly on autopilot for much of the time.
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