The computer -- which anticipates the flight path and looks for possible conflicts such as other aircraft or restricted airspace -- was overtaxed by the many flight changes the U-2 had plotted , officials said . 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 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 .