27/09,
How many times have you ever seen anything to do with aviation accurately portrayed in the press? There aint many and that is due to;
1. A seeming lack of even a basic knowledge of aviation in general
2. Little regard to verifying facts
3. Need for a story and sensationalism
Points 2 & 3 of course apply to other areas in general but the press bear a significant proportion of responsibility in this saga.