We'll have to see.Dying on the clock in and of itself isn't a legitimate cause of action, irrespective of any involvement or payout of any benefit by workers comp or any other employer furnished insurance.
We'll have to see.Dying on the clock in and of itself isn't a legitimate cause of action, irrespective of any involvement or payout of any benefit by workers comp or any other employer furnished insurance.
Why do you think it was a freak accident? It will take the NTSB months to do a thorough investigation, which will include design and materials failures, as well as maintenance or human errors. At this point no one has any clue why the initial fan blade failure happened, why it wasn't contained, and if there was anything that could have prevented it hitting a window.
If they're going for the punitive piece, if for no other reason than to change or improve how airlines inspect these engines going forward, then they'll likely primarily go after the engine manufacturer and the airline. (So I imagine the employer is safe!)
I did read today that the FAA has ordered all of these engines, which comprise a huge percentage of engines on 737s, inspected immediately, so that's a start.
I said "I think it was said" and I did not say it was a freak accident. News has said such. I am sure they will find out why that fan part broke, and how we can better protect the windows from airborne shrapnel.
We'll have to see.
I just learned about this today (a bit out of the loop, apparently!) when some students were telling me about it. I quickly jumped online to see what they were talking about and was alarmed to learn it was Southwest. I haven't flown all that much in my life, but with my newfound love of visiting Disney as often as possible, Southwest is becoming part of my life. I flew with them for the first time in December, my parents are flying with them out to Denver next month, and I'll be flying with them again down to Orlando in June.
I have to admit, the plane we took TO Orlando in December was definitely showing signs of age. I thought at first it was because I haven't flown that much and it had been awhile (I have flown multiple times over my life, but it had been several years since I'd been on a plane), but the flight just seemed kind of rough. The pressure bothered my ears a lot, and the cabin just seemed kind of...rattle-y? Loose? Noisy? When we flew home, we were on a newer plane and it was so obvious. Quiet, smooth, no problems with pressure in my ears, less...rattle-y? LOL.
Either way, the flights were fine and the crew was wonderful. They are the most affordable and convenient way to get down to WDW, and regardless of this sad incident, they're still a lot safer than driving. There are thousands of people killed in automobile accidents every day. I'll take my odds with a 1 and a half hour flight over a 12 hour drive. Plus...more Mouse time.
My heart goes out to the woman's loved ones, all the people on that terrifying flight, and the Southwest family.
Wise words.Try not to worry too much about it being Southwest. This is the kind of thing that could happen on any airline. Unless it comes out that there was negligence in the maintenance and upkeep company-wide, I wouldn't let this stop me from flying with them. I was on SW on Tuesday, sitting at Love Field in fact (Southwests' home base) waiting for a connection. These incidents usually are quite isolated, and even when there is engine failure, the planes are usually landed safely. The odds of that piece of metal breaching that window are also incredibly small. Certainly it's a tragic happening and they should review all aspects of it and determine the cause, which will ensure future flights on that aircraft and that airline are even safer now.