It could merely be a coincidence, or maybe it's just the way things are, given that the number of flights has also increased over the years. However, this does not necessarily mean that a rise in flights lead to more accidents.
Moreover, the numbers might be much higher if the news media didn't cherry-pick accidents that generate views or serve a political agenda.
But my curiosity couldn't ignore the fact that many of these plane crashes (mostly severe and traumatic) and safety incidents have happened in quick succession - it's undeniably alarming.
Although there are many factors involved in these crashes, studies show that around 60-80% of aviation accidents are due to human error. Pilot error - what happens in the cockpit (it's astonishing how a mere oversight could cost numerous lives) - is the leading cause, followed by mechanical failures, weather conditions and other factors such as sabotage or bird strikes.
Mechanical failures, I believe, could easily be mitigated. In this age of advanced technologies, the imminent rise of AI could very likely reduce the risks. However, there is one major obstacle: when we let marketing department makes engineering decisions...
Although weather conditions are unpredictable, modern technology or pilot training, strict regulations and safety measures help manage these conditions, potentially making flying safer.
Sabotage? Considering the current global political climate, anything is possible. The recent crash in Washington, D.C., between an American Airlines plane and U.S. Army Black Hawk that killed 67 people (mostly Russian nationals) and the medical jet that crashed in Philadelphia, killing all six people on board (all Mexican nationals), certainly don't look like a sabotage. Or do they? Can we hope for conclusive findings from this investigation, or will it be the kind that is carefully crafted to paint one truth while concealing another?
Suspicions and personal biases aside, air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation (I prefer land travel, though.) But, accidents do happen, unfortunately. As these terrifying headlines make their way to our breakfast table and small screens, perhaps it's best to let the question linger: are we witnessing an alarming trend or is this simply a series of unfortunate events?
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Potrebbe trattarsi di una semplice coincidenza, o forse è solo il modo in cui vanno le cose, visto che anche il numero di voli è aumentato nel corso degli anni. Tuttavia, questo non significa necessariamente che l'aumento dei voli porti a un maggior numero di incidenti.
Inoltre, i numeri potrebbero essere molto più alti se i media non scegliessero gli incidenti che generano visualizzazioni o servono a un'agenda politica.
Ma la mia curiosità non poteva ignorare il fatto che molti di questi incidenti aerei (per lo più gravi e traumatici) e di sicurezza sono avvenuti in rapida successione: è innegabilmente allarmante.
Sebbene siano molti i fattori coinvolti in questi incidenti, gli studi dimostrano che circa il 60-80% degli incidenti aerei è dovuto all'errore umano. L'errore del pilota - ciò che accade nella cabina di pilotaggio (è sorprendente come una semplice svista possa costare numerose vite) - è la causa principale, seguita da guasti meccanici, condizioni meteorologiche e altri fattori come sabotaggi o bird strike.
I guasti meccanici, a mio avviso, potrebbero essere facilmente mitigati. Nell'era delle tecnologie avanzate, l'imminente ascesa dell'intelligenza artificiale potrebbe molto probabilmente ridurre i rischi. Tuttavia, c'è un grande ostacolo: quando lasciamo che sia il reparto marketing a prendere decisioni ingegneristiche...
Sebbene le condizioni meteorologiche siano imprevedibili, la moderna tecnologia o l'addestramento dei piloti, i regolamenti rigorosi e le misure di sicurezza aiutano a gestire queste condizioni, rendendo potenzialmente più sicuro il volo.
Sabotaggio? Considerando l'attuale clima politico globale, tutto è possibile. Il recente incidente a Washington, D.C., tra un aereo dell'American Airlines e un Black Hawk dell'esercito americano, che ha provocato la morte di 67 persone (per lo più di nazionalità russa), e il jet medico che si è schiantato a Filadelfia, uccidendo tutte e sei le persone a bordo (tutte di nazionalità messicana), non sembrano certo un sabotaggio. O forse no? Possiamo sperare in risultati conclusivi da questa indagine, o sarà del tipo che viene accuratamente elaborata per dipingere una verità e nasconderne un'altra?
Sospetti e pregiudizi personali a parte, il trasporto aereo rimane uno dei modi di trasporto più sicuri (io preferisco i viaggi via terra, però), ma purtroppo gli incidenti accadono. Mentre questi titoli terrificanti arrivano sul tavolo della colazione e sui piccoli schermi, forse è meglio lasciar riposare la domanda: stiamo assistendo a una tendenza allarmante o si tratta semplicemente di una serie di eventi sfortunati?
Since they want us to stay home for sure it will benefit some and help to spread fear. I checked some wiki-data and if it comes to it (increasing flights and countries flying around the world) I see no increase (for sure not every plane crash is mentioned since the 6000+ crashed in the Netherlands during WW2 I can't find back (not to mention all the other planes). Boeing seems to be the number one if it comes to falling apart. Interesting they are still bought.
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In the U.S. alone, there's actually been a decrease in accidents. But, when comparing data from January to February of last year with today’s, while the number of accidents is slightly lower, they differ in terms of fatality - recent crashes have been far more fatal in comparison. I've read that the EU hasn't had many major air accidents in the past few years.
That is true. Although Boeing has been in steady decline, as evidenced last year when the company received only four plane orders (none of which were for the 737 max, its most controversial aircraft). This could have huge implications for the U.S., given the country's lack of high-speed rail network, it would seem that they heavily rely on air travel as their primary economic driver...
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Are there any data available over more years (100) or so? I wonder how it can be measured (the bigger the plane the bigger the disaster).
Were the recent crashes due to the engines or mainly "mistakes" made by pilots (dropping dead) and the tower or? That might be interesting to know as well.
If it comes to being I see plenty of these engines, the 747 is the one we remember most (don't ask why I forgot).
Isn't Boeing trying to put a bigger foot into space ship development?
I wonder if, instead of railway, smaller airplanes could take over and they also have those long distance busses. i wonder if we are still allowed to fly since that is what they wanted to forbid us during the covid years. You still dare to fly?
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