While the correct response to a malfunctioning MCAS system is relatively straight forward, the reality of 2 hull losses in a short period of time can’t be dismissed. Chalking it up to ‘the pilots could’ve/should’ve done better’ isn’t enough.
No matter how high the average skill level of airline pilots is, there will always be some number below that average. And air travel hasn’t gotten as safe as it has by relying on pilots to ‘just be better’.
It appears that the potential consequences of this system malfunctioning were severely underestimated. Thankfully the fix appears very doable and shouldn’t take long.
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