Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa on 10 March, killing all 157 passengers and crew.

What happened

The Nairobi-bound Boeing 737 MAX 8 came down near Bishoftu about six minutes into the flight. Victims came from more than 30 countries.

Why it mattered

The disaster was the model’s second fatal crash in five months and led regulators and airlines worldwide to ground the 737 MAX.

Context and consequences

Investigations focused on flight-control behaviour, pilot workload and certification, prompting far-reaching aviation-safety reforms.

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