The Boeing 737 Max crashes were caused by a combination of design flaws and regulatory failures. A key factor was the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), a new automated flight control system intended to prevent stalls. However, MCAS was overly aggressive and could activate based on erroneous data from a single sensor, causing the aircraft to nosedive. Additionally, Boeing failed to adequately inform airlines and pilots about MCAS, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the 737 Max for flight without fully understanding the risks. These failures led to two fatal crashes, resulting in the grounding of the 737 Max and a loss of trust in Boeing and the FAA.
