Hi,
This whole tragedy may be summarized briefly
The bursting of the tire has lost a strip by a Continental plane.
It appears for all (according to the reports and trial) as obvious.
The mechanic for Continental is primarily responsible for the outbreak of the tire.
Also known as the bursting of tires is a common thing in aviation.
If the planes are well designed .. the bursting of a tire should not end with a total loss of an aircraft.
Continental mechanic is only responsible for the outbreak of the tire .. the following is another story.