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The first incident in which the ADS-Broadcast system was used,

Aug. 20, 2017 by Carolyn Mueller

The first incident in which the ADS-Broadcast system was used, which occurred on February 27, 2015, occurred on a Malaysia Airlines flight, where a passenger attempted to land on the runway with an unresponsive flight attendant.

"We are aware of the incident and are working closely with airlines to ensure all flights from these carriers are equipped with the ADS-B technology," FAA Director Ewell said in an email. "As part of that effort, we have requested and have received additional data from our sources that shows that the airplane sustained moderate to severe damage and was subsequently repaired."

The FAA was working to better understand whether the incident could have been caused by a combination of an accident, a failure of the ADS-B system itself, or both.

As a result, the FAA has directed operators, by April 1, to implement a new system to better identify the aircraft's configuration. This will include a new system that uses satellite data to determine the flight path. The FAA is also considering additional measures to better identify aircraft that may be the cause of the crash. "Our ability to conduct an investigation into the possible factors associated with the alleged crash of this Airbus A321 may be further impacted by any changes in the aircraft's configuration that are considered in the appropriate response plans," the Air Force wrote in a September 4, 2015 email to operators, which was followed by a letter to airlines.

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