Russia Asks For 747 Autopilot Changes Following Crash
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WASHINGTON—Pilot error, controller oversight shortcomings and a potentially confusing or potentially dangerous autopilot mode are key takeaways from a preliminary report on the crash of an ACT Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter. The crash followed an error-prone instrument approach Jan. 16 to Manas...
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