Air traffic control boss: Odds of bank holiday failure were ‘one in 15 million’

The transcript describes a scenario where a flight plan was identified as unique among millions received over five years. The system, unable to process this unusual data, entered a fail-safe mode to prevent incorrect information from reaching air traffic controllers. This highlights the importance of human intervention to maintain safety when technology encounters unexpected situations.

What was unique about the flight plan mentioned in the text?

How did the system respond to the unusual flight plan?

What is the purpose of putting the system into fail-safe mode?

Why is it important to ensure that no incorrect data is given to air traffic controllers?

How do humans contribute to maintaining safety in unexpected situations according to the text?