Originally Posted by
Badengo
Need to stop using aircraft that aren’t purpose built!
Governments need to seriously look into other options for the long term like the De Havilland Canada DHC-515.
You can't blame the aircraft for this accident. The DHC-515 is designed for areas with lakes. That excludes much of Australia. Jets are generally faster to get on task where distance is an issue. Old airliners are a cost effective choice. They just need to be manouvered judiciously and flown at a safe altitude for the task.