Looks like Forkner is forked...
“The problems began around November 2016, when Forkner allegedly discovered that MCAS would turn on when the airframe was flying at Mach 0.2, a lower speed than previously determined. These speeds are often found during the most crucial parts of the flight: takeoff and landing.”
As I remember, the MCAS could NOT turn on with flaps extended, the most crucial parts of the flight: takeoff and landing.
“The Justice Dept will not tolerate fraud”
Except in elections..
I said when this all started massive fraud happened, it is the only way this plane ever got certified to fly with the single point of failure in this system.
Sadly this guy is just a small fry, but he will be the scape goat.
Boeing higher ups knew and lied…
It is insane, there are execs at Boeing who should be facing 300+ counts of murder in the seconds degree at least… but don’t hold your breath on any of them facing Justice.
I won't hold my breath waiting for the execs who institutionalized and profited from a system of lies, sub-par quality and deliberate safety violations to get indicted.
“The problems began around November 2016, when Forkner allegedly discovered that MCAS would turn on when the airframe was flying at Mach 0.2, a lower speed than previously determined. These speeds are often found during the most crucial parts of the flight: takeoff and landing.”
Mach 0.2 is less than 150 mph. Take-off and landing speeds are higher!
If he’d worked for the FAA we would never have learned about it.
“Inditement”???
Lol
“and grounded the next-generation aircraft for two years.”
Next Generation? Boeing sold it as just another 737 variant.
The FAA has to come down hard on this test pilot to make an example of him but it's going to backfire. The employees are going to sound like just the lawyers when talking to the FAA inspectors.
Just sayin'...
Same thing happened with GM’s ignition switch issue.
The real problem is an unreceptive leadership structure where the bad news is met with punishment.
This issue goes to the top.
This will lead to a couple golden parachutes.
...and a very public company commitment to safety reporting including hot lines and a new safety division dedicated to review with the authority to halt anything at anytime.