Maximum Clustershambles - The Boeing 737 MAX 8 Saga

Drawing Conclusions through the Framework of Failure

In this pivotal episode of our series, we combine the critical lessons uncovered throughout episodes 1 - 10, offering conclusions on the complexities of aviation failure and organizational breakdown. What You’ll Discover: - A comprehensive recap of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 saga, analyzed through the four phases of the Framework of Failure—showcasing how technology evolution, Boeing’s cultural shifts and program decisions, engineering flaws, regulatory gaps, and systemic failures culminated in catastrophe. - Thought-provoking reflections on causality, accountability, and prevention, exploring what went wrong, who holds responsibility, and how the aviation industry can avoid similar tragedies in the future.