Pk- I think the point here is the other mid air incident you are referring to was an accident, with a string of events leading up to it. I don't believe the FDR/CVR should be used for prosecution in accident cases but in my mind this approach was suicidal, no accident, not pilot error. Driven by a mans ego not to admit he had stuffed up the arrival and started the approach to high and fast. He blatantly disregarded his F.O.'s input and the gpws callouts. The Garuda skipper continued an approach which could have only ended up one way. Anyone with half a brain would have been able to tell that. I hope he doesn't get his licence back, may be the only thing that changes the culture. Therefore it could be referred to as a VIOLATION not an error.
Last edited by kimir; 12th Dec 2009 at 22:35.