FAA Predicted More Than A Dozen More Crashes But Didn't Ground 737 Max

The FAA predicted over a dozen potential crashes of the Boeing 737 Max without design changes. Despite these concerns, the plane was not grounded until a second crash occurred in Ethiopia in March 2019. Boeing had hoped the 737 Max would be operational by January 2020, but FAA Chief Steve Dixon indicated that the process would extend into 2020. The crashes resulted in 346 fatalities.

What did the FAA predict about the Boeing 737 Max if no design changes were made?

• It would become the best-selling aircraft.

• It could face more than a dozen crashes.

• It would be grounded immediately.

• It would receive no orders.

When did the FAA officially ground the Boeing 737 Max?

• In January 2019.

• After the first crash in Indonesia.

• Before any crashes occurred.

• After a second crash in Ethiopia.

What was Boeing's initial expectation for the 737 Max's return to service?

• In January 2020.

• By the end of 2019.

• In March 2020.

• By mid-2020.

Who mentioned that the process for the 737 Max's return would extend into 2020?

• Boeing's CEO.

• A congressional committee.

• FAA Chief Steve Dixon.

• The President of the United States.

How many people were killed in the 737 Max crashes?

• 346

• 150

• 500

• 200