Crash Course
Accidents Don't Just Happen
by Julie Whipple
Narrated by Heather Henderson
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Pub Date Jul 07 2018 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
On a cold winter night, a passenger jet with 189 aboard crash landed, out of fuel, in a suburban neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. Ten people died. The pilot was blamed and stripped of his career, and a sweeping transformation of flight-crew training took place that made United Flight 173 (in)famous worldwide as the model for failure and change. That was only the half of it.
Hiding in plain sight for years in an attorney’s file boxes, the forgotten truths of the landmark air disaster reveal much more: an emotional journey tethered to the disgraced pilot and a three-year-old girl who survived the crash and became an unlikely hero for justice and public safety in the dramatic legal battle that followed.
Crash Course, by award-winning journalist Julie Whipple, is the long-overdue, true story of a misunderstood airline tragedy that changed more about our daily lives than most people know. Here is why we’re safer today, how we’re not, and what we can do about it.
©2018 Julie Whipple (P)2018 Post Hypnotic Press Inc.
Advance Praise
“Relive the story of an ill-fated commercial flight that was doomed before it was ever airborne; and find out how it may one day save your life - if it hasn’t already.” (Chris Mendenhall, air traffic controller, Tinker Air Force Base)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9781772561692 |
| PRICE | $15.60 (USD) |
| DURATION | 8 Hours, 2 Minutes |
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Natasha A, Reviewer
Review of “Crash Course: Accidents Don’t Just Happen” by Julie Whipple. Narrated by Heather Henderson.
Disclaimer: Please note that I received an ARC Audio version of this book from NetGalley, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
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“Crash Course: Accidents Don’t Just Happen” by Julie Whipple takes readers on a gripping journey into the heart of the United Flight 173 crash, revealing the untold stories of those affected and the legal battles that followed. Whipple’s engaging narrative, coupled with Heather Henderson’s skilled narration in the audiobook version, brings the harrowing events to life, making it accessible and captivating for all listeners.
Through meticulous research and interesting storytelling, Whipple unveils the layers of corporate negligence and the pursuit of justice, offering readers a deeper understanding of the tragedy’s impact. This book not only entertains but also educates, shedding light on the importance of safety regulations in the airline industry and the resilience of those seeking accountability.
“Crash Course” is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation history and legal dramas, offering a poignant reminder of the human stories behind catastrophic events and the quest for truth and justice. Whipple’s narrative resonates long after the last page, leaving readers with a newfound appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit.
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