The Anonymous Widower

The Most Dangerous Part of an Aircraft

As someone who has over a 1,000 hours in command of light aircraft, with most of that in a big twin piston-engined Cessna 340, I read aviation stories, when I see them.

As to the most dangerous part of an aircraft, it’s the pilots, as this story proves.

I always remember the story of a Brazilian airliner that crashed on takeoff.  There was only two casualties, in that both pilots died, when the plane hit trees.  Afterwards it became apparent that they had been having a heated argument as they took off, which led to blows.

One doesn’t like to be uncharitable, but you can be if you want!

November 30, 2010 - Posted by AnonW | News, Transport/Travel | Brazil, Flying, India