The Mysteries of Plane Crashes. Stories from the Black Box

According to statistics, flying is the safest mode of transport. However, each disaster makes millions of people doubt this. Behind each tragedy, there is a story hidden in the black box. The authors of this book have gathered real stories about plane crashes that occurred over the years under one cover. Each chapter is not just a tale of tragedy, but a detailed analysis of the causes of the disaster, based on data obtained from those very black boxes, reports from the Interstate Aviation Committee, as well as interviews with witnesses and participants in the events. Yes, some managed to survive even after falling from a height of 10,000 meters. Special attention is given to the impact of each accident on the improvement of flight protocols and the enhancement of flight safety. You will learn how actions or inactions can affect the entire crew, how important the right environment is for pilots, what pilots and air traffic controllers talk about, and how aviation is structured. Anton Kaidalov is the author, creator of the popular blog 'Aviation Disaster Investigations', and a master of international law. Dmitry Susanov is the co-author of several stories for the book and articles for the blog, an active employee of the aviation security service, and a future pilot. Andrey Lyakhov is a technical consultant, a specialist in aviation incident investigations with many years of practical experience, a former employee of the Interstate Aviation Committee, and a Doctor of Technical Sciences.