Lion Air Probe Eyes Faulty Instruments, Pilot Confusion

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The probe into the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 737 MAX has just begun, but information released by investigators, the aircraft manufacturer and regulators suggests that inadequate troubleshooting of erroneous angle-of-attack (AOA) data by pilots and technicians may have played a key role...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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