Engines at Fault in Heathrow Crash

A preliminary report about the British Airways flight that crashed at London’s Heathrow Airport this week said the craft’s engines “failed to respond to demands for thrust,” according to BBC news. All 136 passengers and 16 crew members survived the landing, putting a spotlight back on how passengers can enhance their chances of living through a crash. Tonight on 20/20, John Stossel will take a look at whether it’s safer to sit in the front or back of the plane. ABC News also has a Web report.

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