Archiv: autopilot systems


19.06.2020 - 21:39 [ The Chronicle Herald ]

Cyclone helicopter‘s system possibly overriding pilot‘s efforts during fatal crash: Air force officials

The Royal Canadian Air Force CH-148 Cyclone helicopter from 12 Wing Shearwater, known as Stalker-22, was participating in Allied training exercises with HMCS Fredericton off the west coast of Greece on April 29. It had concluded flight operations and was returning to HMCS Fredericton when, approximately 7 p.m. local time, the chopper crashed at a high speed into the water in view of witnesses at the stern of the ship.

15.05.2018 - 16:07 [ Jalopnik ]

Tesla Model S Driver Says Autopilot Was On Before Crash Into Firetruck: Police

(14.May) The owner of a Tesla Model S that crashed into a parked firetruck in Utah last Friday said she had the car’s semi-autonomous Autopilot system engaged at the time of the incident, police said Monday.

06.05.2018 - 14:41 [ Wired ]

Waymo‘s Self-Driving Car Crash in Arizona Revives Tough Questions

(5.April) Chandler police report only minor injuries. According to a police statement released Saturday, a Honda sedan traveling eastbound entered an intersection on a red light and swerved to avoid another vehicle traveling north, veering into the Waymo Chrysler Pacifica’s westbound lane. The Honda hit the Waymo vehicle on its side, injuring the the SUV‘s female safety driver. Police say the Waymo minivan was not traveling above the 45 mph speed limit. The police later cited the driver of the Honda for a red light violation.