Examining Airplane Crashes
Andrew Hatch
(Oliver Press, Feb. 15, 2020)
Did you know that passenger airline crashes are rare? There are many different forces that can factor into airplane crashes, including design, weather, and pilot error. American Airlines Flight 191 crashed just minutes after takeoff in 1979. It was later determined that improper maintenance was to blame for the crash, which killed 271 people. In this book, you'll examine airplane crashes and explore what they are, how they happen, and what is being done to prevent them in the future.