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AVID-2023-V019

Description

Crashes with Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS)

Details

A Boeing 737 crashed into the sea, killing 189 people, after faulty sensor data caused an automated manuevering system to repeatedly push the plane’s nose downward.

Reports

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References

AVID Taxonomy Categorization

  • Risk domains: Performance
  • SEP subcategories: P0402: Physical safety
  • Lifecycle stages: L06: Deployment

Affected or Relevant Artifacts

  • Developer: Boeing
  • Deployer: Boeing
  • Artifact Details:
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    System

Other information

  • Vulnerability Class: AIID Incident
  • Credits: Sean McGregor, AIID
  • Date Published: 2023-03-30
  • Date Last Modified: 2023-03-30
  • Version: 0.2
  • AVID Entry