A software error that could have ended badly on April 9, 2021, 8:08 9 comments
What just happened? Software errors are a fact of life, but their seriousness can depend on the circumstances. A flight from the UK to Spain took off more than a tonne heavier than expected because female passengers using the title Miss had been mistakenly identified as children.
Described as a serious incident by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), the error saw 38 passengers on the flight allocated a child s standard weight of 35kg (77 pounds) instead of the adult figure of 69kg (152 pounds).
The mistake meant the plane s load sheet, used to calculate inputs during take-off, had a discrepancy of 1,244 kg (2,743 pounds). Thankfully, the pilot said the thrust was only marginally less than what was required. This meant the safe operation of the aircraft was not compromised, wrote the AAIB.
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image copyrightContributors A group of 47 cancer charities says that without urgent action, the UK s cancer death rate will rise for the first time in decades.
NHS figures suggest tens of thousands fewer people started cancer treatment since the first lockdown compared to normal times.
One Cancer Voice says that the NHS needs more resources.
The government says cancer treatment remains a top priority and urges people to see their GP if they have symptoms.
Radio 1 Newsbeat has spoken exclusively to One Cancer Voice about the impact of coronavirus on cancer care.
The group of charities also wants to see more staff available to diagnose and treat cancer, with greater NHS access to private facilities in order to clear the backlog .