Why did Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash? Was it a pilot error or a problem with the newly designed Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft?
The Boeing 737 Max 8The Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft is the fourth iteration of the company’s 737 fleet.
Whether you are flying in a small single engine plane or a 747, a safe, smooth flight is everyone’s priority. While most airplanes are safe, you can make your flight even safer by following these guidelines:
Pay attention to the flight attendant safety briefing at the beginning of your flight and read the safety briefing card.If you or a loved one have been involved in an aircraft crash, you may be asking, “what do I do now?”
Seek immediate assistance from qualified medical professionals to address any physical or emotional injuries you may be experiencing; Do not accept any settlement offer from an airline or other responsible party, or their insurance company, until you speak with an attorney with experience in aviation litigation; Keep records of all related expenses that you incur, including any medical expenses; Contact an attorney with aviation litigation experience as soon as possible, as statutes of limitation and other legal restrictions limit the amount of time after an incident you have to make a claim.Although relatively rare, aircraft crashes can involve catastrophic injuries and death when they occur.
Engine or component failure
Problems with aircraft engines and component parts are among the most common causes of aircraft crashes.
Despite aviation being a highly regulated industry, human errors and mechanical failures still contribute to crashes.
The FAA oversees much of the aviation manufacturing and servicing industry, including approving companies for many of the methods used in designing and manufacturing parts, ongoing review of design, facilities, processes and quality control.
When a civilian aircraft is involved in a crash, the National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, investigates. Their “Go Team” and regional investigators are on scene as quickly as possible, fulfilling their charge of investigating the causes and safety issues which may have led to the crash.
I was recently on a Southwest commercial flight when the flight attendant began his pre-flight safety speech. I was expecting the usual sterile seat belt information, exits may be behind you, etc.
Given modern aviation technology and protocols, aviation “accidents” don’t need to happen. The quotes around “accidents” are there because, more often than not, an aircraft crash is the result one or more of the following: an engine or component failure; poor maintenance or inspections; defective parts or systems; or human errors by a pilot, crew, or air traffic controllers.
