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Old 29th October 2007 | 07:30
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Roller Merlin
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And note the timeline on the sidebar:

"November 24, 2001: A Crossair Jumbolino crashes on the final approach to Zurich airport killing 24 people. Nine passengers survive.

February 3, 2004: The Swiss Air Accident Investigation Bureau publishes its final report into the crash. Pilot error blamed, but Crossair and the Federal Office for Civil Aviation also come in for criticism.

March 1, 2004: Swiss calls on the Air Accident Investigation Bureau to re-examine the contents of the report.

March 10, 2004: Former Crossair boss André Dosé stands down from his current post as Swiss CEO amid an ongoing enquiry into the crash.

October 26, 2007: Federal Prosecutor's Office announces that 6 managers have been accused of negligent homicide and grievous bodily harm by negligence over the accident."

It appears on the face of it that some company managers knew of or condoned the fatiguing practices or "lack of training"...and they may be convicted of homicide as a result. I am sure many will watch this unfold with interest.

Just one aspect of the old adage relearned over and over: If you think safety is expensive, just try having an accident!!
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