Information is out. Live updates here for those who want to get it. Below are some takeaways.
https://www.cnn.com/africa/live-news...ort/index.html
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The preliminary report of the Ethiopia Airlines crash paints a graphic picture of the last minutes of the flight, including details about how the two pilots tried in vain to end the dive together.
“The Captain asked the First Officer to pitch up together and said that pitch is not enough,” the report reads. “The data indicates that aft force was applied to both columns simultaneously several times throughout the remainder of the recording.”
The report does not specifically name the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, which is a stabilization system, but makes it likely the MCAS pushed the plane into a dive fueled by erroneous angle of attack sensor readings. Boeing is currently working on a change to the system’s software.
It says the flight data recorder indicated “automatic aircraft nose down (AND) trim command four times without pilot’s input.”
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One key difference between the two accidents: The Ethiopian pilots correctly diagnosed the issue and effectively disabled the MCAS system about three minutes before the crash.
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3 key takeaways from the Ethiopian Airlines crash investigation
From CNN's Thom Patterson
Ethiopian aviation authorities discussed a preliminary report on the Ethiopian Airlines crash at a press conference Thursday, concluding that the pilots did everything they were trained to do to regain control of the plane.
The main takeaways are as follows:
Software may have played a role in the crash: The automated anti-stall software called the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) is under suspicion.
No sign yet of a problem with the sensor: Although it doesn't rule out a possibly faulty sensor, a top Ethiopian accident investigator said Thursday they have not identified any damage to the aircraft's sensors that could have contributed to the crash.
MCAS training didn't appear to help prevent the crash: Overall, Ethiopian aviation authorities are making it clear that pilot error does not appear to be an issue in the crash and the pressure is now on Boeing to ensure the 737 Max is safe.
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“We can confirm that we haven’t found any foreign object damage,” Amdeye Ayalew, AIB investigation chairman, told reporters at a news conference on Thursday, speaking through a translator.
He also said investigators have not identified any “structural design problem” with the aircraft.
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The pilots followed exactly what Boeing advised after the Lion Air incident. It crashed despite knowing what to do and those actions taken.
But yes, let's continue to blame the pilots and where they were born and their training (one of 'those' countries)
. I wonder if you guys also thought that Sully should have been able to fly US Airways Flight 1549 to LaGuardia instead of the Hudson because simulators could do it? [Mod edit- let's not make this personal.]