While modern aircraft engines are relatively reliable, they quit running often enough to be a measurable factor in the accident rate. In this video we published a couple of years ago, Paul Bertorelli examined why aircraft engines fail. Some are preventable, some aren’t.
AVweb Rewind: Why Aircraft Engines Quit
Key Takeaways:
- Modern aircraft engines, despite their relative reliability, fail often enough to significantly contribute to aviation accident rates.
- A video by Paul Bertorelli examines the various reasons why aircraft engines fail.
- The analysis reveals that some engine failures are preventable, while others are not.
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