hi guys, girls, captains, generals, whatever..! Having perused through the thread, and a few key points on "Airlink crash" would be nice to have some facts on:
- has anyone on the forum been able to confirm either with the crew or via FDR data (if any of us were that lucky to see it), WHAT the DIRECT CAUSE (i.e. the physical reason/cause of the accident) of the accident was...? Any FACTS please....?
- As for the DOT/Minister and the CAA as to whom takes responsibility, it is the ministry that does via DOT and only then CAA. Remember, SACAA is an extention of the DOT which is governed by the Minister (under the DOT) so the minister acted wisely in this which can be supported. It is A great day in aviation that real caution is used before just "grounding an airline" by the minister....
- in a time like this, as "difficult" as it is, we have to work on the evidence/facts of the accident. Without assuming anything, it is interesting to see that 12+ maintenance related issues were found that needed to be corrected. how sure are we that pilot "error" was to blame for this accident. If it was, then it is of utmost importance that the pilot/crew in question needs to share their experience with us so we can learn (hopefully) from it.
Anyway, food for thought and let's see some fact/evidence related comments.
Apollo20