Fail: A Look at Aviation's Most Memorable Mishaps

By: Albery Isaacson

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 33 mins

Publisher's summary

"Fail: A Look at Aviation's Most Memorable Mishaps" is a comprehensive and informative book that delves into the history of aviation accidents and incidents. This book provides a detailed examination of the causes, impacts, and lessons learned from some of the most memorable mishaps in aviation history.

The book begins by exploring the early days of flight and the first recorded aviation accidents and incidents. It then goes on to examine notable accidents and incidents from the 1950s to the 1970s, highlighting the role of technology and design in these failures and the impact of these early failures on the development of aviation.

The book also delves into recent accidents and incidents in the 21st century, including the impact of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and the crash of Air France Flight 447 in 2009. The book also highlights the role of safety regulations and advancements in technology in the aviation industry and how these have helped to improve the safety of flying.

One of the major focuses of the book is to analyze the common causes of aviation accidents and incidents. The book discusses how human error, mechanical failure, weather-related issues, pilot error, air traffic control error, and systemic issues can contribute to accidents and incidents. By understanding and addressing these common causes, the aviation industry can continue to improve safety and reduce the number of accidents and incidents.

Finally, the book concludes by discussing the measures that have been taken to prevent similar failures in the future. These measures include stricter safety regulations, improved maintenance and inspection, improved pilot training and qualification, improved air traffic control procedures, advancements in automation, implementation of Safety Management Systems and improvements in mental health evaluation of pilots.

Overall, "Fail: A Look at Aviation's Most Memorable Mishaps" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of aviation, the technology and design of aircraft, and the efforts that are being made to make flying safer for all. The book provides a comprehensive and informative look at the history of aviation accidents and incidents, and the steps that have been taken to improve safety in the industry.