Waiting...To Happen!: The tragedy of Air India Express Flight IX812 Paperback – December 31, 2013

From the very beginning it is apparent that there has been extensive research into writing this book.While the book covers a lot of old ground in human factors,it does so with a laser focus on one of the most recent accidents in Indian aviation history.This book is a must read for all aviation professionals,enthusiasts,managers, regulators and, above all,bureaucrats.The indictment handed down to the aviation industry in India is severe and hard hitting.The author also highlights the role of management of safety by aviation operators.He does so by telling the story of obscure accidents which are lost in the noise of the bigger ones across the world.The book has its flaws.The grammar at times can be inconsistent.There is unnecessary use of capitalization.There is a lot of ground that is covered with unnecessary repetition.All that should not detract from the message of the book: If we are looking for a scapegoat ,look no further than the pilot.If we are looking for solutions, then we need to dig deeper into the organization and regulation.All in all a welcome addition to a safety professional's library.

Waiting to happen! is a fascinating true story of a tragedy. It is easy to read & a real page turner. The author is obviously an expert in this field, but has a writing style that keeps the details very interesting. Regardless whether you have knowledge of the incidents, you will find this a very good read.

This is a "must read" for those involved or flying in cold environments. The author gives technical background and insight into operations I was unaware of... after a career of aviation myself. An excellent gift for those aspiring, such as flight students. Both an interesting adventure story and instructional reading.

This book could be used as a safety manual by aviation professionals and airport administrators. It can be read by anyone because it is interesting and easy to understand. The author writes it with an incredible knowledge, passion and keeps the suspense when describing the accidents.

Waiting to Happen ,demonstrates the length an investigation may undergo to up hole the moral and social obligations that is necessary to maintain and proliferate the future of a society. “Waiting…” is not a book about politics or religion, but it does illustrate what those in the “belt way” and industry should to do to be fair to society and workers. While this book is about a plane accident, it also demonstrates that being safe in the air is more than searching suitcases or doing body pat down of travelers. The author in Waiting… is not afraid to put his integrity and expertise on the line to arrive at some truth about this accident; and in doing so has created a moral paradigm in which to follow and what the consequences can be when it is not. BDS