Did malware cause the crash of Spanair Flight JK 5022?

The inquiry into the August 2008 crash of Spanair Flight JK 5022 at Barajas Airport in Madrid took a bizarre turn recently when Spanish daily El Pais reported that the server that the airline used to track technical problems on aircraft contained malware. Although the flaps and slats were not in the proper position for takeoff, the crew was never alerted -- causing the flight to go down moments after takeoff, killing all but 18 of the 172 on board. That's not to say that human error wasn't a factor: as well as causing an audible alarm, the problem should have been spotted by the mechanic or airport maintenance chief, both of whom are under investigation. Space stations, power grids, and now airline safety systems? Please, people -- keep your antivirus software up to date.Did malware cause the crash of Spanair Flight JK 5022? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink DefenseTech  |  El Pais  | Email this | Comments

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