Have we discovered anything new yet this time around?
Have we changed anything or, more importantly, will anything be changed?
Is it likely a new inquiry will happen?
Is any of the procrastination, expert, unprofessional, inexpert, amateurish, waffling or discussion going to create a new inquiry?
Rather than the continuous and no doubt a 40th anniversary review the most important thing is; Did this accident result in any improvements to aviation safety?
The answers is a resounding yes: the Flight Operations of ANZ was (for want of a better description) totally reviewed.
Flight operation departments around the world found an important need review, update their management of flight planning, computerization with flight deck application. Equally, Licencing Authorities.had to have a serious rethink.
Flight crew training improved.
Along with other accidents this one contributed to further research, creation, implementation of terrain warning systems.
These are only a few of the changes emanating from this accident and whilst hull loss, loss of life is always highly tragic and regrettable one of the most important things within the aviation industry is our absolute desire to learn from these working diligently to improve and prevent further incidents/accidents.
instead of an endless unproductive, sometimes vitriolic, self indulgent mishmash diatribe which changes little or nothing, concentrating upon the future will be a more highly productive contribution to our industry, aviation safety!.