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Iceland: How Volcanic Ash Threatens Airplanes
- po 17y ago"Redoubt's last eruption, in December 1989, led to a close call--what could have been one of the worst aviation disasters in history." The hyperbole in these general-public targeted magazines is pretty funny. I think 245 people dying wouldn't really be one of the worst aviation disasters in history. I doubt it would be in the top 10. Kind of light on the mechanics too... I'd love to see a more technical description of what happens to a jet when it starts eating ash. Anyone know of any good articles for that?