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Figure 1 - Worldwide Civil Aviation Hijackings: 1970-2000

Figure 1 - Worldwide Civil Aviation Hijackings: 1970-2000

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NOTE: There were no hijackings of U.S.-registered carriers from 1991 through 2000. Data are through 2000 and do not include the hijacking of 4 airplanes by terrorists on Sept....

Chapter 6 - Safety

Chapter 6 - Safety Introduction

Promoting "public health and safety by working toward the elimination of transportation-related deaths, injuries, and property damage" is a high priority of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) [1]. The United States has made much progress in...