Synopsis

The story of Boeing's 737 Max is one of escalating commercial pressures, flawed design, and ultimately, catastrophic oversight. FRONTLINE delves into the complex web of factors that led to the two fatal crashes, which claimed the lives of 346 people. This investigation examines the commercial imperatives that shaped the aircraft's development, the design choices that proved tragically flawed, and the systemic failures in oversight that allowed these issues to persist.