Boeing 737 Max Crash Kills 157 in Ethiopia

The transcript discusses a recent incident involving a 737 Max plane, which crashed shortly after takeoff. The plane exhibited erratic behavior, and the pilots reported issues before requesting to return to the airport. This incident is compared to a previous crash involving the same model, where a malfunction in the flight computer led to a fatal aerodynamic stall. Investigators are cautious about drawing conclusions, as pilots were informed of the previous issue and trained to counteract it. The cause of the current crash remains uncertain.

What unusual behavior did the 737 Max exhibit shortly after takeoff?

• It maintained a steady climb.

• It flew in a straight line.

• It accelerated rapidly.

• It descended twice and varied in speed.

What was the main issue in the previous 737 Max 8 incident?

• Engine failure

• Erroneous data causing a dive

• Fuel shortage

• Pilot error

How did Boeing attempt to address the issue identified in the previous incident?

• By changing the flight path

• By increasing engine power

• By adding an automatic system to lower the nose

• By redesigning the wings

What were pilots informed about after the earlier 737 Max accident?

• Changes in airport protocols

• How to counteract the automatic system

• Weather conditions

• New flight routes

What is the current speculation regarding the recent 737 Max incident?

• It was due to pilot fatigue.

• It might be related to the previous malfunction.

• It was caused by a bird strike.

• It was a result of poor weather conditions.