The deadly crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines has led to a virtual worldwide grounding of the plane and raised urgent questions about why a brand-new aircraft would go down minutes after takeoff. The investigation into the Ethiopian crash, which killed 157 people from 35 countries, is fast-moving, and far-reaching. There are still more questions than answers, but some possible explanations are emerging. Here’s a guide to our coverage. • The captain of the Ethiopian plane reported “flight control problems” to air traffic controllers minutes before the plane crashed near Addis Ababa, the airline said.

Source: New York Times March 13, 2019 17:10 UTC