Airbus recalled 6,000 A320 jets due to a software issue that was discovered when an A320 aircraft suddenly nosedived in US without pilot input, injuring passengers. Sudden altitude loss was reportedly due to solar radiation corrupting data in ELAC system, which translates pilot commands to wings and tail. Experts say solar radiation releases charged particles that can disrupt aircraft electronics.
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Dharini Mudgal /
02:57 pm on
29 Nov