Rising concerns over aviation incidents: Experts assure safety

In recent months, the number of aviation disasters has increased, causing concern among passengers and experts. Heinrich Großbongardt, an aviation specialist, explains that the current situation is a "random statistical concentration." This means that despite the accumulation of incidents, flying remains safe.

Großbongardt emphasises that although the number of incidents is noticeable, it is not due to reduced safety standards.

In the past, there have been equally long periods without disasters. Currently, there is one fatal accident for every 8 million flights, the expert reminds.

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According to Großbongardt, modern aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 have even better safety indicators. One accident occurs for every 20 million flights, and the expert notes that the increase in the number of flights worldwide may lead to a higher number of incidents.

Despite this, Großbongardt is convinced that flying is more reliable today than ever before. However, it is worth remembering that accidents were more frequent in the past, both in absolute numbers and in relation to the number of flights.

Let us recall that last month, there was a collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter, resulting in the death of 67 people. A medical plane crashed in Philadelphia, and at Seattle-Tacoma, a Japan Airlines plane clipped the tail of a Delta aircraft.

Recently, dramatic events unfolded on 17 February at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada under difficult weather conditions. A Delta Airlines plane overturned during landing.

There were 80 people on board, including four crew members. Fortunately, there are no reports of fatalities, but 18 people were injured.

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