In an exclusive interview with CNN, Gebremariam said the pilot of the ill-fated plane reported ‘flight control problems’ moments after take-off and was set to return back to ‘base’. ​“According to the air traffic controller recorded voice exchange, the pilot reported flight control problems and was finding it difficult to control the plane. This is the second crash involving a Boeing 737 MAX 8 in just under five months and questions are now being asked. He added that all pilots had been properly trained and there was an airworthiness directive (AD) after the Indonesian crash. The CEO, however, admitted that the similarities between the two crashes were glaring, considering both planes were new and they both crashed moments after take-off.

Source: Standard Digital March 13, 2019 09:33 UTC