Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal in 737 MAX Crash Case
A US judge’s rejection of Boeing’s plea deal in the fatal 737 MAX crashes underscores a profound failure of corporate accountability. Boeing’s attempt to minimize their culpability, initially blaming pilot error, reveals a disturbing disregard for human life. The argument that the pilots were at fault ignores the crucial fact that Boeing knowingly withheld critical information about the MCAS system, a flight control system implicated in the crashes.
This omission was not an oversight; it was a deliberate decision driven by a desire to avoid the costs associated with pilot retraining. The company’s executives prioritized profit over safety, demonstrating a shocking level of corporate negligence.… Continue reading