Speculation
March 23, 2009 – 6:52 pmTwo fatal and terrible crashes over the past 24 hours and the speculation is rampant.
First, the private, single engine plane crash in Montana. Charlie Gibson just hinted that the plane was too heavy for its approved operation because there were 14 people on board. Nevermind, that those people were mostly kids. Could the extra weight of ski luggage contributed to the crash? Sure. But, given the fact that there was no voice recorder, it will be some time before the investigators know what happened.
Second, the MD-11 crash prompted an immediate article from the Wall Street Journal on the plane’s airworthiness. (Click here for the devastating footage .) The plane has been cited for control issues in windy conditions. But, it’s prudent to wait and see what the investigators can uncover.
