Plane Crash av George (University of North Dakota) Bibel, Captain Robert (Captain) Hedges

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<p><b>Melding a pilot¿s practical view of life in the cockpit with the expertise of an engineering professor to give readers an insider look at plane crashes.</b></p><p>One of the most amazing feats of modern life is the frequency with which airplanes safely take off and land: about 40,000 times a day in the United States alone. Commercial aviation is by far the safest mode of transportation and is becoming safer all the time. But on the exceedingly rare occasion that a plane does crash, comprehensive accident analysis, thorough investigation, and implementation of remedial actions significantly reduces the probability of an already remote event ever recurring.</p><p><i>Plane Crash</i>, an unprecedented collaboration between mechanical engineering professor George Bibel and airline Captain Robert Hedges, shares the riveting stories of both high-profile and lesser-known airplane accidents. Drawing on accident reports, eyewitness accounts, and simple diagrams to explain what went wrong i