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117. The Airliner (ValuJet)

Sep 25, 2024

58:58

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Investigate the controversial safety practices of a budget airline after a dramatic emergency landing. Delve into the harrowing crash of a flight in the Florida Everglades, revealing the tragic consequences of cost-cutting. Explore the rise and fall of an airline known for prioritizing low fares over safety, highlighting the critical mechanical failures that led to disaster. Discover the ramifications of the tragedy, including legal battles and a push for meaningful reforms in aviation safety.

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The podcast explores the alarming safety record of Allegiant Air, highlighting how budget airlines may compromise passenger safety for profit.

Captain Jason Kinzer's termination after prioritizing passenger safety during a critical flight emergency raises ethical questions about airline practices.

The ValueJet Flight 592 tragedy underscores the need for regulatory accountability and reforms in the airline industry to prevent future disasters.

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Intro

5min

A Troubling Legacy of Cost-Cutting and Safety Neglect in Air Travel

10min

The Rise and Fall of ValueJet Airlines

9min

The Tragedy of ValuJet Flight 592

27min

Lessons from Flight 592: Accountability and Reform

5min

The Crash of ValueJet Flight 592 and its Aftermath

3min

A budget airline's penny-pinching strategy is examined after one of its planes crashes in the Florida Everglades. Prelude: Allegiant Air's safety history is called into question after a rash of concerning incidents.

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