Engines at Fault in Heathrow Crash
Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 01.18.08 | 1:37 PM ET
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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Michael Yessis is the cofounder and coeditor-in-chief of World Hum.
David Lowther 01.18.08 | 4:54 PM ET
I WANT TO TRAVEL BUT AIRLINE CRASHES SCARE ME AND THAT MAKES ME NOT WANT TO TRAVEL.
Randy 01.18.08 | 7:32 PM ET
David: Just look at the facts and you will come to understand that the most dangerous part of any flying vacation is the drive to the airport. This crew was faced with the worst case scenario…power loss at low altitude and low speed… but because they were well trained and had some energy in the bank they managed to get down with only two minor injuries. Don’t deny yourself the joy of travel because of what might happen. You might get taken out by a drunk driver tomorrow…live and travel you’ll never regret it.
Jasbir Mongia 01.19.08 | 8:49 PM ET
We live once and we should not be afraid of these small accidents atleast for me.and then we have terrorists and other clamities. I believe still safest way to travel the distance is via Air.Lets live to the fullest and not regret going around the world,meeting nice people,seeing nice place,enjoy international cusine in this world.