Aircraft engines, for obvious reasons, are supposed to be reliable, but having one tank is a recurring nightmare for many pilots. How often does it happen? Often enough, but as AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli reveals in this video, the risk is not really as high as many of us imagine and more than half of engine failures are caused by pilot or mechanic mistakes. In this AVweb rewind, we take a look at a video examining the topic published last year.
AVweb Rewind: Why Aircraft Engines Quit
Key Takeaways:
- Aircraft engine failure is a significant concern for pilots, despite the expectation of high reliability.
- The actual risk of engine failure is lower than many pilots perceive.
- More than half of all aircraft engine failures are attributed to pilot or mechanic errors.
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