Pilots on the Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max plane which crashed in March followed Boeing's emergency procedures, but still couldn't control the plane and prevent the disaster, preliminary findings from an investigation have reportedly found. How the 737 Max was approved for flying has come under increased scrutiny from lawmakers since the crashes. The pilots on the doomed Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max plane which crashed shortly after takeoff in March followed Boeing's emergency procedures but still couldn't stop the disaster, according to a report into the preliminary findings of an investigation into the crash. They then used electric switches to try and raise the plane's nose, but that also reactivated MCAS, continuing to push the plane's nose downwards. Read more: Senate investigating whistleblowers' claims that government safety inspectors who approved Boeing's 737 Max plane lacked sufficient trainingWhistleblowers also warned of possible serious safety issues in the inspection program for new aircraft, including the 737 Max.

Source: Ethiopian News April 03, 2019 10:07 UTC