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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Winds of Oversight

This chapter explores the profound implications of maintenance errors in aviation, focusing on an accident caused by incorrect windshield bolts. Through a harrowing firsthand account, it emphasizes the critical need for rigorous safety protocols and examines the psychological toll such incidents can take on those involved.

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