Is the boeing 757-200 aircraft a safe plane is it reliable?

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CPT Jack

The 757-200 is the definitive version and forms the majority of 757s sold. It shares its fuselage cross section with the smaller 727 and 737. Boeing positioned the plane above the 737 and as an eventual replacement for the 727. At first it was meant to be a little shorter in length. In the end it was positioned not only above the 737, but also the 727.

This variant can carry 228 passengers in a single class. However, with a seat pitch of 29" it can carry a maximum of 234 passengers. This configuration is also the FAA limit for the aircraft due to emergency exit rules.

The -200 was available in two different door configurations. One version used three standard doors per side with an additional, smaller door aft of the wing on each side for emergency evacuations. All eight door locations are equipped with inflatable evacuation slides. The alternate version is equipped with three standard doors per side (two towards the front and one at the aft of the cabin) with two "plug-type" overwing exits per side replacing the smaller door aft of the wing.

Boeing 757 Incidents As of November, 2006:

Hull-loss accidents: 8 with a total of 700 fatalities (includes 125 fatalities on ground due to terrorist hijacking and subsequent crash)
02OCT1990 Registration: B-2812, Carrier: China Southern, Fatalities: 46 on board, Approximate Location: Guangzhou-Baiyun Airport, China
20DEC1995 Registration: N651AA, Carrier: American Airlines, Fatalities: 160 on board, Approximate Location: Buga, Colombia
06FEB1996 Registration: TC-GEN, Carrier: Birgenair, Fatalities: 189 on board, Approximate Location: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
02OCT1996 Registration: N52AW, Carrier: AeroPeru, Fatalities: 70 on board, Approximate Location: Lima, Peru
14SEP1999 Registration: G-BYAG, Carrier: Britannia Airways, Fatalities: None, Approximate Location: Gerona-Costa Brava Airport, Spain
11SEP2001 Registration: N591UA, Carrier: United Airlines, Fatalities: 44 on board, Approximate Location: Shanksville, Pennsylvania, United States
11SEP2001 Registration: N644AA, Carrier: American Airlines, Fatalities: 64 on board and 125 on ground, Approximate Location: The Pentagon, Washington, D.C., United States
21JUL2002 Registration: A9C-DHL, Carrier: DHL Aviation, Fatalities: 2 on board, Approximate Location: Ãœberlingen, Baden-WÃ¼rttemberg, Germany

naplusultra

Depends on the pilot.

ironchain15

The 757-200 is a very reliable aircraft and it is a very safe plane. I have been on this aeroplane several times and have never had a problem.

lyndon747

It's one of the best around. Think only two have ever crased and both of those was down to pilot error. It would be my choice any day.

nosdda

It is the best aircraft to travel on. Good safety record.

obiwandog

Simple answer - Yes to both.

You can find statistics on airplanes by model a tthe attached website for more specific information.

soccerknocker199

yeah because it is an american plane haha but yes it is so you shouldnt be scared or anything

Brooklyn NYC

In my experience, yes.

FamilyHistory

I am sure that it is the most economical aircraft that Boeing has made since the operational manager is a personal friend of mine. He has given me the private tour of the assembly line of the 757 aircraft in Renton, WA.

It is a magnificent airplane.

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