Famed R&B Singer Killed in Air Crash Caused by Safety Errors – Episode 161

Eight passengers and a pilot were onboard the Cessna 402B charter flight. John and Todd discuss the details of the accident report and the multiple organizational issues of the aircraft operator.

They find that shoddy airline operations are at the center of the cause of this event. They talk about the specific shortcomings that involve everything from pilot verification, to aircraft maintenance to illegal operations.

John and Todd talk about the management oversight and systems needed to safely operate a charter airline. They also cover the responsibility of people booking these flights to check out who they are working with.

Related resource: AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT FSI FILE # A0619836 (PDF)

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