While the major media was using the fear tactic again to play up the story, I have to think that this whole event is being blown out of proportion. I've flown on a lot of different airlines over the years, and I have to say that all things considered, as an engineer and a pilot, I've been most impressed with the operations of Southwest Airlines. There has never been a fatal crash of a Southwest flight. Pretty amazing when you realize they have been flying for over 3 decades and that they carry more passengers per year than any other carrier in the world. They must be doing something right with their maintenance and aircrew training programs. If folks are really concerned about aviation safety, I suggest there are other more important areas we should be concentrating on. Check out the NTSB web site at http://www.ntsb.gov/recs/mostwanted/aviation_issues.htm for their most wanted aviation safety improvements. (And no, I do not own Southwest stock, have never worked for Southwest, and do not have any friends of relatives who work for Southwest.)
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