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Old 30th Jan 2018, 00:00
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He claims the whole ETOPS system is simply based on probability, and that one day, a twin engine aircraft will end up in the drink.
His logic is sound. It’s just that his perception of the consequences means that he vastly over-estimates the probabilities of a ditching caused by loss of both engines. The give-away would be if he’s prepared to drive a car on the highway.

A four-engined jet could end up in the drink one day, too. B747 + Mount Pinatubo = quadruple engine failure.
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