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Messages reveal a top Boeing pilot knew about problems with the 737 Max’s 'egregious' behavior before 2 deadly crashes

Boeing 737 MAX airplanes are seen parked on Boeing property near Boeing Field, Washington, in September 2019. The planes have not been delivered to airlines yet as they remain grounded after two fatal crashes.Boeing's chief technical pilot on the 737 Max project told another employee in 2016 that there were "egregious" problems with the jet's automated MCAS system.

The pilot made those observations at least two years before the first of two deadly crashes involving the 737 Max, in October 2018 and in March 2019. Internal instant messages sent by Mark Forkner, the chief technical pilot, and another Boeing employee in 2016, were found by Boeing "some months ago," according to Reuters, which first reported on the messages.

The news comes as Boeing works to get the 737 Max back into service seven months after it was grounded worldwide.

The FAA told Reuters it found the messages "concerning" and "is reviewing this information to determine what action is appropriate."to have pleaded the fifth after being subpoenaed for documents as part of the Justice Department's investigation into the Max.

 

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