If you are using your own technical knowledge (or the lack of it) about the MD-11 tragedy then I can’t wait to see the postings criticizing the programs about the Alaska MD-80 crash in the Pacific or the Air Transat forced landing in the Azores. These productions are based on accident reports, the comments of the participants (when available) and information (if any) from the manufacturers. They can’t be technically accurate due to time constraints (to include commercials) and, they also have to protect themselves from any legal liability. The technical accuracy of some of the failures is limited to the producer’s ability to get the correct technical information or their ability to gain access to the actual equipment. Also these programs are not directed to commercial pilots but to the general public that has enough interest to tune into the program.
