The question marks hanging over early crashes of the A.320 never did it any long term harm, nor did the rudder problems of the 737 cause widespread condemnation.
Reality is, that these sorts of accidents will happen and any changes needed from the findings will be implemented.
As for this incident it’s too early to even guess a cause.
The speculative response through the media and internet is likely to do more damage to the type than any issues that may be found. This is similar to the over reporting of 787 and A.380 issues where rumours become ‘fact’ in many peoples minds.
As mentioned above, the traveller looks at the price and the timings and decides on that alone. The public is not stupid and nor are airlines. They are not going to operate aircraft which are inherently dangerous, not in well regulated countries at least. OK there are going to be individuals in maintenance, on the flight deck or whatever that will bend of break rules and that might cause an accident, but as long as everyone involved does things right then the risk is minimised.
If it’s a case of an airliner being operated by a dubious outfit then any mechanical or operational problem will occur on whatever aircraft type they operate.
Locking people away in a sealed tube and sending them at great speeds through the air at height they can not survive at is potentially dangerous, but such is the state of the industry very safe.
There is sometimes almost a belief that a modern aeroplane can’t break and won’t fly into something it shouldn’t. That’s not possible, lengthening the odds is what it’s all about.
We pays our money, makes our choice and take the risks. Nothing in life is without risk. That’s just the way it is, sad but true.
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