Episode 99 • • 57:06 - 1:00:29
99: Dandelion Wine
Boeing 737 Auto-Throttle Issues, Turkish Airways Comparison
A report from the UK Aircraft Accident Investigation Board details a 2007 incident where a Boeing 737's auto-throttle disengaged, nearly causing a stall at Bournemouth Airport. Adam Curry compares this to the recent Turkish Airways crash near Schiphol, suggesting a systemic software or subsystem fault in the Boeing 737 series. The hosts express concern over increasing automation in aircraft.