Autopilot steered Brisbane flight toward mountains after gear error

An Alliance Airlines Embraer E190 took off from Cairns on July 24 last year with its landing gear down, prompting a safety investigation. The crew’s distraction led to autopilot steering toward mountainous terrain before they intervened, allowing a safe landing in Brisbane with 90 passengers aboard. System upgrades were implemented post-incident to prevent future occurrences.

Summary by Glance · SMH