Aviation Disasters and the IT World Aviation Disasters and the IT World I have a fondness for watching documentaries about aviation disasters. Now, before you judge me as someone with a psychological disorder–we all slow down when we see an accident on the highway, but planes crashing into each other or the ground?–let me explain why I watch these depressing films and what it has to do with IT work. I should start by noting that, as a private pilot, I have a direct interest in why aviation accidents happen. Learning from others’ mistakes is an important part of staying safe up there.