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Frontline S40E18 — Boeing's Fatal Flaw
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Frontline•Season 40•Episode 18

Boeing's Fatal Flaw

2.8/10 · 6 votesSep 14, 202154 min

Ranked #18 of 21 in Season 40•−3.1 vs season avg

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In an investigation with The New York Times, FRONTLINE examines the commercial pressures, flawed design and failed oversight behind Boeing’s 737 Max jet and the crashes that killed 346 people.

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Episode Summary

"Boeing's Fatal Flaw" is episode 18 of Frontline season 40. It scored 2.8/10 from 6 votes, ranking #18 of 21 episodes this season (season average 5.9). It aired on September 14, 2021.

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