Brisbane Times ·general ·1 hour ago

Autopilot steered Brisbane flight toward mountains after gear error

A Brisbane-bound passenger plane nearly veered into mountainous terrain due to cockpit distractions after take-off from Cairns on July 24, 2022. The Alliance Airlines Embraer E190 had its landing gear extended at a speed exceeding limits, with the crew recognizing the issue five minutes into flight. The incident prompted operational upgrades to enhance safety protocols.

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