I have only the highest regard for the instructor (a well-liked and positive individual), both professionally and personally.
He showed his skill and common sense by managing to land the aircraft in a busy street, avoiding pedestrians and a market place a hundred meters ahead. Professional and honourable every step of his last journey.
The accident is a terrible loss to all those who knew the pilots, to their families and to the pilot community as a whole. I, for one, am deeply sad, shocked and angry. No one should have to leave us like this!
I am furious at the reaction of the members of the Action Group against the existence of Antwerp airport. They have shown NO COMPASSION AT ALL and have even used this tragedy to damage the exceptional reputation of Belgian flight schools!
It's disgusting to have to hear their immediate whinings about noise pollution and safety concerns. Why don't they concentrate on growing their compost in their gardens instead of interfering with one of the best economic assets of their city?
I will hesitate, next time, to let any of them step on my plane in the near future...