411A I have to admit that I am slightly annoyed that you seem to question the abilities of the crew members, without knowing very much about their background and their career history.
The commander on that flight was very well respected within the aviation community north of the UK border. You and others may think, If only he had done something else then the outcome would of been different. Yes true but I think that there are not many of us here that are really in a position to question his ability or his actions! He was very experienced and was even a CAA examiner. Yes everyone can make mistakes but I feel that there are many others out there that would of done the same thing on that day when taking into account the unique circumstances that are detailed in the report.
It was a tragic accident and one which I hope is never repeated.
However on a lighter note I laughed when someone brought the name Jim Ferguson up. The pseudo aviation journalist from the north east of the UK! His remarks are taken straight out of the recommendations of the report.
MG
[ 06 August 2001: Message edited by: Mister Geezer ]