Autopilot Malfunctioned While 'Off' in Miami Incident
The rudder of an American Airlines Airbus A300-600 approaching Miami on May 11, 1999, went wild, surprising the crew and forcing a wobbly go-around. They were able to get Flight 916 under control and land successfully. The cause was a combination of autopilot problems--a malfunction plus a miswiring...
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