The Tupolev TU-144
This Russian-made futuristic plane was the only one to go into commercial use. Though it can reach 1,200 miles per hour, it also failed quite often, which is why plenty of people actually went out of their way to avoid flying on this plane; it was simply too unpredictable for someone to feel comfortable in. In addition, the plane was so loud that people had to pass notes back and forth to be able to speak to one another. Its final flight took off in 1978 and suffered from tank valve failures.
The Tupolev TU-144
The ATR 72
Before American Eagle retired the ATR 72, Alex Murel warned people not to fly on this plane. “Its massively outdated, and the existing fleet is really starting to fall apart,” he explained. “I understand that turboprops can be more cost-efficient for some flights, but these are old and feel like they’re shaking the plane apart. 11 of the 508 built have been destroyed in crashes that resulted in the deaths of over 190 people.”
The ATR 72
