News and Views

Abstract

During 1979, 19 western built jet airliners were destroyed or damaged beyond economical repair. The total value of these aircraft amount to approximately $210 million which represented a considerable increase on 1978 and follows the upward trend established in recent years. In addition, substantial partial losses accounted for $54 million including accidents to three Boeing 747s amounting to $30 million of this total. The total number of passenger fatalities rose from 663 to 880 and of crew members from 54 to 92.

Citation

(1980), "News and Views", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 52 No. 5, pp. 27-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb035630