Would it happen here?

[Mach E Avelli]

Originally Posted by Shark Patrol

..... aahhh, what about if you've got a deranged 'drone controller' on the ground guiding the aircraft. Or are you proposing a totally automatic pilot-less/controller-less aircraft (which would probably only carry suicidal passengers)?

See earlier post on this subject. The only obstacle to overcome is the potential for hacking. However NASA have so far done a reasonable job of preventing that in their programs.