To introduce another slice of Swiss cheese...
Originally Posted by
Mike Flynn
zNewspapers are carrying details of one of the last messages from the passenger.
Prior to the flight, the passenger messaged friends to come looking for him if he fell out of contact. We don't know if this was said in jest, is it an acknowledgement that the passenger was cognisant of the risks of this flight or was he nervous of flying in small planes?
However, two other messages during the flight seem to be genuine expressions of apprehension.
A nervous passenger at night over cold water, is in itself an additional pressure for a single pilot.
In a worst case scenario the passenger effects flight safety.
Mjb