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Is my plane a 737 MAX? (ismyplanea737max.com)

548 points by jacksoncheek · 954 days ago · 553 comments on HN

Article summary

The article provides a tool to check if a plane is a 737 MAX, but due to high traffic, the service has been paused. The 737 MAX has been involved in several accidents, including two fatal crashes that killed hundreds of people. The article does not provide further information on the tool or the 737 MAX. The service is currently unavailable due to exceeded data quota.

Main themes

  • 737 MAX safety concerns
  • Boeing's quality control issues
  • Aviation safety statistics
  • Regulatory oversight
  • Corporate accountability
  • Public trust in aviation industry

What commenters say

  • The 737 MAX has a poor safety record, with multiple fatal accidents and a high fatal accident rate per million flights.
  • The plane's safety issues are a result of Boeing's disregard for safety regulations and corner-cutting.
  • Despite the safety concerns, the statistical risk of flying on a 737 MAX is still relatively low compared to other modes of transportation.
  • Boeing's quality control issues and lack of transparency are more concerning than the statistical risk of flying on their planes.
  • The comparison between driving and flying safety is complex and depends on the metric used, with flying being safer per mile but driving being safer per trip.
  • The 737 MAX's safety issues are not just a matter of statistics, but also of trust in the company and the regulatory system.
  • The decision to avoid flying on a 737 MAX is not just about personal safety, but also about holding Boeing accountable for their actions.
  • The FAA and regulatory bodies have a role to play in ensuring the safety of aircraft, and their actions or inactions can impact the public's trust in the aviation industry.