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Technical faults to blame for most fatal airliner crashes in 2003

TECHNICAL failures were the main cause of fatal airliner accidents last year for the first time, it was revealed yesterday.

Technical faults to blame for most fatal airliner crashes in 2003

Mon, 19 Jan, 2004 - 00:00

Peter Woodman

Until now the main cause of fatal crashes has been what is known as controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

These are accidents in which the plane crashes without the crew being aware how close to the ground they are.

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