Air Disasters: The Truth Behind the Tragedies

by Mike Sharpe

Twelve air disasters that took place between 1930 and 1985 form the basis for this study. Much of the emphasis is on the role of accident investigators and how they piece together the clues to the cause of the disaster and make recommendations to avoid similar tragedies in the future. The role of the aircraft themselves is covered in detail, along with portraits of individual acts of heroism that have accompanied many of the disasters.

Hardcover

First published February 13, 1999