Sunday, May 4, 2014

So it's the airplane's fault?

Air Traffic Control computers at LA Air Route Traffic Control Center went into spasms trying to keep a U-2 at 60,000 feet from colliding with normal air traffic about 30,000 feet lower.

NBC News says: “Spy Plane Fries Air Traffic Control Computers, Shuts Down LAX.”

http://www.nbcnews.com/#/news/investigations/spy-plane-fries-air-traffic-control-computers-shuts-down-lax-n95886

The FAA says: “FAA technical specialists resolved the specific issue that triggered the problem on Wednesday, and the FAA has put in place mitigation measures as engineers complete development of software changes. The FAA will fully analyze the event to resolve any underlying issues that contributed to the incident and prevent a reoccurrence.”

Seems like someone should say, “Thank you, U-2, for pointing out flaws in the air traffic control computers.”



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