Saturday, November 17, 2007

10 Crashes That Changed Aviation

Interesting roundup.

Intro:

Flying in a jetliner is extraordinarily safe: There has been only one fatal crash in the United States in the past five years, an astounding record considering that more than 30,000 flights take off every day. How did flying get so reliable? In part, because of accidents that triggered crucial safety improvements. Here are eight crashes and two emergency landings whose influence is felt—for the good—each time you step on a plane.

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