Aviation Safety Concerns Rise Amid Recent Incidents

Despite a 15-year streak of no fatal crashes in the U.S., recent issues with Boeing planes and air traffic control raise safety questions.

In the last three months, incidents including panels and tires falling off planes have brought aviation safety into question.
The last fatal crash involving a U.S. airliner occurred in February 2009, marking an unprecedented safety streak.
Boeing faces scrutiny after a series of incidents, including a panel blowing off an Alaska Airlines jet due to missing bolts after a factory repair.
Experts warn of a shrinking safety margin due to air traffic controller shortages and outdated plane-tracking technology.
Investigations into some incidents suggest lapses in maintenance and errors by pilots or air traffic controllers as contributing factors.