Asiana Flight 214: A Crash Landing Fueled by Automation Mismanagement

 In 2013, a serious airplane failure occurred during the crash landing of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 in San Francisco. The Boeing 777 was on approach from Seoul when the pilots mismanaged the descent, flying too low and too slow. The autothrottle, which helps maintain speed, was not properly engaged, and the crew did not notice the dangerous drop in airspeed until it was too late. As the plane approached the runway, it struck a seawall, causing the tail section to break off. The aircraft lost control upon landing, veered off course, and bursts of flames erupted from the fuselage.Despite the destruction, most passengers survived, but three lives were lost and many others were injured. Investigations showed that the pilots were overly reliant on automation and lacked awareness of their speed and altitude during landing. This incident reinforced the importance of continuous manual flying skills and the need for clear understanding of aircraft automation systems.