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Old 1st Oct 2018, 15:37
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Originally Posted by TangoAlphad
Wether it was logical or not he felt remaining at post assisted in getting that aircraft out putting their safety before his and sitting at home on your sofa saying it wasn't required... Maybe not but in that moment he thought it was and paid the price in trying to save others. That is what is important.
I think this is the best resume of the situation as we know it here . We are still waiting for facts.details from our Indonesian colleagues. But looking at the photo of what remains of the TWR one can maybe understand the need to jump out..
As to the culture , caring about the job first . yes definitively.
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