An FAA computer system misinterpreted a spy plane 's altitude and path . The U-2 's many course changes and system , eventually led to a ground ##ing . Flights , especially to Southern California , were delayed and diverted . The pilot has no memory to prevent a recurrence of the accident , agency said .
An FAA computer system misinterpreted a spy plane 's altitude and path . The U-2 's many flight changes overtaxed system , eventually led to a ground stop . Flights , especially to Southern California , were delayed and diverted . The FAA has added memory to prevent a recurrence of the problem , agency says .