AboutNed Dolan Expertise 38 years as a professional pilot. Worked as an instructor for a major airline, as a tow pilot towing gliders and flew international routes until 1998. Do not know much about the maintenance end of the business.
Experience Teaching new Captains the skills and knowledge needed to
occupy the position.
Helping develop procedures for use in a new airplane
type. (B757)
Question dear Mr. ned, I will be flying with my dad next week for the first time on a southwest flight. And I am scared! Is there anyway that a wing or tail wing could snap off during a flight. Thanks , derek
Answer Dear Derek, of course anything is possible. But what you (and the rest of the world) have to look at is what is probable.
There is almost no chance that a major part of a Southwest plane could fail during a flight. You can rest assured that you will have a pleasant flight and that you will enjoy it a lot. Get a seat near a window if possible (and not over the wing) so you can see the great sights from above.
