Navy ditches touchscreens for knob and dial controls after fatal crash (2019)
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- Navy to replace unpopular touchscreen interfaces with mechanical controls after fatal collision.
- USS John S. McCain collision in 2017 resulted from sailors' confusion over complex touchscreen controls.
- NTSB report found lack of proper training and documentation led to the accident.
- Touchscreen system (IBNS) was overly complex, causing control misunderstandings during critical moments.
- Navy acknowledges feedback from fleet, emphasizing simplicity with physical throttles.
- Mechanical controls to be installed on destroyers starting next year.