Episode 13 • • 22:36 - 25:45
13: Turned on by Esther Dyson
British Airways Flight 38, Heathrow Crash Investigation, Fly-By-Wire Systems
The investigation into the Boeing 777 crash at Heathrow Airport focuses on the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) preliminary findings. The aircraft utilizes a fly-by-wire system where pilot inputs are processed by the Fully Authorized Digital Engine Controller (FADEC). While the media has praised the crew, technical questions remain regarding why the massive engines failed to respond to manual throttle commands during the final approach.