Synopsis

Moments before reaching Nagoya Airport in Japan, China Airlines Flight 140 was less than three minutes from landing. Then, the sophisticated A300, operating with high levels of automation, began to accelerate and disregarded the pilots' attempts to execute a descent. Following a failed landing and a subsequent go-around, the aircraft stalled and crashed into the ground, resulting in the loss of all 264 passengers and crew. Given the widespread use of the A300 globally, investigators face a criti