According to George Novak, president of the National Air Carrier Association, the trade group, there are several defenses in place for preventing an aviation disaster. For instance, Alaska Airlines 1282 suffered from a blowout midair, the Federal Aviation Administration was quick to act for grounding and inspecting the aircraft. As per him, flying in the US is considered very safe, as per a report in CNN.
Can it be told if a plane is safe?
Justin Maasdam, a pilot running a digital app termed Skymatrix, said in general there is nothing that the average passenger can observe. Moreover, according to him, plane crashes did not indicate visibly that there was anything wrong, the report says.
Harding Bush, associate director for security operations at Global Rescue said that the tires cannot be kicked, or one cannot see below the flight hood or even speak to the captain, CNN reported.
Here are a few symptoms that a plane might not be worthy of air travel:
Four smells such as fuel fumes, burning smells, and strong odors, are signs of some issues with the system of the plane. In the case of smelling raw sewage, it can be a symbol of an aircraft that is not maintained properly, as per the CNN report.Loose or broken parts such as in the case of seeing panels that are attached with duct tape or seatback parts, overhead compartment doors, and armrests that are falling off, they can be red flags about an unsafe plane. The scarcity of essential safety equipment such as life jackets, fire extinguishers, and oxygen masks, are signs that a plane is not safe. Leaks or stains such as water stains could indicate that there is a fuselage leak while oil stains might indicate an engine problem.
Scratches, dents, or outside rust in an aircraft can be signs of trouble. Minor cosmetic problems are not essentially indicative of safety concerns, however a considerable amount of damage is of concern.
Exhausted interiors: Unrestrained wear and tear could also be indicative of a dearth of attention to detail and proper maintenance, as per a CNN report.
FAQs:
Q1. Can it be told if a plane is unsafe?
A1. Justin Maasdam, a pilot running a digital app termed Skymatrix, said in general there is nothing that the average passenger can observe. Moreover, according to him, plane crashes did not indicate visibly that there was anything wrong.
Q2. What are the indications that a plane is not worthy of air travel?
A2. Four smells, loose or broken parts, scarcity of essential safety equipment, leaks or stains such as water stains, scratches, dents, or outside rust in an aircraft, and exhausted interiors are all indicative of a plane being unsafe.
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