Investigation should look for solutions

A SICHUAN AIRLINES pilot safely landed an Airbus A319 carrying 119 passengers, after a cockpit window blew out while the plane was cruising at an altitude of 32,000 feet on Monday. Beijing News comments:

The former PLA Air Force pilot has been rightly hailed for his skills, composure and bravery. But there must a reason the window failed.

Finding out the cause means that such incidents may be prevented and if anyone was at fault, they can be held accountable. Sichuan Airlines bought the plane in 2011, and it had flown 19,912 hours before the incident.