Nose wheel comes off Delta Boeing 757 shortly before takeoff | CNN
Nose wheel comes off Delta Boeing 757 shortly before takeoff. This was the headline that caught my attention recently. As an avid traveler who has spent countless hours on airplanes, incidents like these always make me pause and reflect on the state of aviation safety. The comments surrounding this incident have been varied, with some blaming Boeing, others blaming the maintenance crew, and some even questioning the reliability of the 757. But what can we really take away from this?
One recurring theme in the comments is the age of the 757. Many people point out that the plane is fairly old, and therefore, it should be Delta’s responsibility to ensure its maintenance.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker