Originally Posted by
wondrousbitofrough
Can I just say that the language coming from the ATSB essentially describing the incident as 'not a bad result' is questionable. At least four families and the wider aviation community would say otherwise.
Part of the interview with the ATSB Chief Commissioner can be found here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-...hief/101823328
Worth listening to the entire video but in the latter part, his words were "could have had a far worse situation...". I don't think it is fair to interpret that as saying 'not a bad results'. In general, I feel ATSB staff are measured and stay factual with their media comments, and express sympathy for those involved. It wouldn't be an easy job to attend accidents where people have lost their lives or have been seriously injured. I don't envy them and emergency services personnel who have to attend such incidents or give media interviews.