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This accident could well be an example of financial pressure, especially in a growing carrier. Economics has a multitude of ways to stress a firm. This a/c was #1 to land in front of two following (more?). g/a is a bag of snakes, financially, schedule wise, ATC wise, etc. Not saying this crew wasn't considering a way out, I am saying a g/a is not a good 'choice' in today's climate. Flying full loads is wonderful, and on time performance is swell, but when that is a must to do better than break even, the pressure is there. Two things: Eustress. Eu ~ beneficial. Even 'good' stress is still stress. There is an expression in the States. "The Hurrier I go, the Behinder I get." I've taken short cuts many times, sometimes without even knowing it. Also, there are some aspects of five-way CRM that need understanding here, as well.
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