Daily Memo: Why Knowing Aviation Safety’s Past Is Key To Improving Its Future

Boeing crash
Credit: NTSB
It’s a safe bet most aviation safety professionals know the basics of Japan Airlines Flight 123 (JAL123). The Boeing 747 crashed into a mountain range on Aug. 12, 1985, killing 520 occupants. The disaster, caused when a faulty, years-old Boeing repair required to fix tail strike damage failed...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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