43" and others here make good observations, but this got me thinking:
Originally Posted by
43Inches
Lets get to the real problem here, ... It's training and procedures.
So what training and procedures are needed?
The 737 has only a two person crew. How do they allocate responsibility such that they don't both become fixated on the 'drop'? Should one focus on flying and drop timing while the other should have zero interest in the actual drop and only focus on overall safety of aircraft and its crew while flying at such low altitudes? Or do such operations actually need more than a two person crew?
As an alternative to more people in the cockpit monitoring the situation, how about incorporating more technology? After all, seemingly suitable technology has been around for decades already:
The lower selectable limit of terrain clearance shown in this video is 200', not bad for a high speed jet bomber!