737 Max Boeing’s former chief technical pilot involved in the test is accused of fraud. Allegedly, the employee who hid information that could have prevented the 737 Max crashes a few years ago with a prison sentence face to face.
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Boeing ex-employee who hid mistakes sued
Boeing’s company In the 737 Max test former technical chief pilot Mark A. Forknerwas charged with fraud by the prosecution in Texas. Because of his position in the company, to determine the type of training a pilot needs to fly a particular aircraft; Federal Aviation Administration was responsible for the coordination with
The indictment, your agency Aircraft Evaluation Group (FAA AEG) accuses the 737 Max of cheating when evaluating and approving it. As a reminder, two 737 Max planes crashed in 2018 and 2019. 346 people caused his death.
Forkner’s to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) “About a new flight control section for the Boeing 737 MAX called the Maneuvering Characteristics Enhancement System (MCAS) wrong and incomplete information” allegedly provided.
In both accidents Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG), a system designed to push down the nose of an aircraft in certain situations, after investigation of MCAS; determined that it was activated during flight. However, this system did not work in the crashed planes.
According to the Department of Justice, Forkner in November 2016 He discovered a significant change in MCAS. However, this information from AEG hid. As a result, the FAA is in the pilot training materials for the 737 Max. to MCAS removed all references made. Chad E. Meacham, U.S. Attorney for the Northern Territory of Texas, said in a statement;
“In order to save Boeing Forkner’s allegedly withholding critical information from regulators. FAA its callous choice to mislead, the agency’s ability to protect the flying public. blocked. Some 737 MAX It failed pilots who had no knowledge of flight controls. Ministry of Justicewill not tolerate fraud, especially in industries where the risks are very high.” made statements.
Forkner’s As for his sentence, he is charged with two counts of fraud involving aircraft parts and four counts of electronic fraud. Also former technical chief pilot up to 100 years faces jail time.