Airframe

In Michael Crichton's "Airframe," a routine flight from Hong Kong to Denver transforms into a horrifying nightmare when a commercial twin-jet airliner experiences a sudden, violent midair incident, leaving three passengers dead, dozens injured, and the cabin virtually destroyed. Despite the chaos, the pilot manages to land the crippled aircraft. With the world watching and public fear of air travel at an all-time high, the seemingly inexplicable event triggers a frantic and highly politicized investigation. Casey Singleton, a former pilot and current quality assurance manager for the aircraft manufacturer, finds herself thrust into the high-stakes probe, battling not only the technical complexities of aviation forensics but also intense corporate pressure, media sensationalism, and a lurking conspiracy. As Casey races against time to uncover the truth behind the disaster before the company's reputation, and perhaps its future, is destroyed, she must navigate a labyrinth of corporate intrigue, hidden agendas, and the chilling possibility of a deadly cover-up, where the lines between technical malfunction and human malice blur.