Originally Posted by
Arty13
I'm an airplane nerd, so I am excited. I'd be excited about flying any new plane. Except a TU-154. I wouldn't be excited about that. I like life.
I came here knowing the pay issues, and I accept them. That said, I'll work as hard as anybody to get them fixed over the next few years.
Wikipedia: Since 1968 there have been 39 fatal incidents involving the Tu-154, most of which were caused either by factors unrelated to the aircraft, or by its extensive use in demanding conditions.
So Arty! Don't blame the airplane.