The Lion Air Tragedy

No one knows for certain why the Lion Air airplane skidded off the runway in Solo, but it has led the government to audit all airports.

December 7, 2004

IT is difficult to determine the cause of a plane crash, particularly when it lands, since many people are then involved. There are supervisors in the control tower who report on everything concerning the condition of the runway. There are pilots who have full responsibility in deciding whether the plane lands or not. It is even more difficult to determine the underlying causes of a crash when the pilot is among the casualties. A thorough in

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