The Curious Case of Plugged Emergency Exits: Balancing Safety and Cost
The recent near-disaster on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, where a door plug blew out at 16,000 feet, has reignited concerns about safety in the aviation industry. While the focus has been on the impressive emergency landing and the crew’s heroism, former pilot Amy Fraher raises a critical question: why wasn’t that emergency exit … Read more