The Age ·general ·1 hour ago

Autopilot steered Brisbane flight toward mountains after gear error

An Alliance Airlines flight from Cairns to Brisbane experienced a critical incident on July 24, 2022, when its autopilot steered toward mountainous terrain due to extended landing gear. The aircraft, carrying 90 passengers and four crew, landed safely after the crew corrected the course. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau reported distractions and missed calls contributed to the error.

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