Incident 3: Crashes with Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS)

Description: A Boeing 737 crashed into the sea, killing 189 people, after faulty sensor data caused an automated manuevering system to repeatedly push the plane's nose downward.

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Alleged: Boeing developed and deployed an AI system, which harmed Airplane Passengers and Airplane Crew.

Incident Stats

Incident ID
3
Report Count
19
Incident Date
2018-10-27
Editors
Sean McGregor

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