6/13/2006 - SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill (AFPN) -- The results of an investigation into the C-5 Galaxy crash at Dover Air Force Base, Del., on April 3 found that human error was the cause, Air Mobility Command officials released today.
Wow.
The AF certainly wastes little time in reaching a conclusion as compared to the NTSB! But then, I suppose they don't have to deal with investigatory groups comprised of "interested parties" to quite the same degree. Military justice is known for it's swiftness when compared to the civilian variety, and it seems as though the same might be said of their accident investigations too.
This situation will no doubt trigger a review of cockpit procedures and crew training within the C-5 community. A much more detailed report will be necessary in order to form any valid opinions regarding the root causes of the apparrent procedural lapses implied in this report summary. I hope a full version of the report will become available to the public in the future. Thankfully, nobody was killed and there may be useful lessons to be learned.
Best regards,
Westhawk