Originally Posted by
sonicbum
You could expect those kind of comments from the average (non frequent flyer) passenger, not from somebody who claims to be a former airline pilot. THERE IS NO PROVEN EVIDENCE SO FAR that the Ethiopian accident has been caused by a technical issue that, despite having been WELL MANAGED (that is another very important point) by the flight crew, ended up in a disaster anyway.
There is, as yet, no proven evidence for the contrary view either - that the Ethiopian accident was not caused by a technical issue.
Only 350 of these birds have been delivered. Two have crashed, with what appears to be superficial commonalities, in less than 6 months.
I wouldn't necessarily avoid travelling on the type, but I wouldn't be critical of somebody who does.