Originally Posted by
toffeez
Sully's A320 remained in Normal Law throughout. Thus it had all the protections that were designed in, not just AOA.
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And plus, Sully had a very experienced F/O in the right hand seat, not just a P2Fer.
Back on topic, the DGCA has asked the NTSC (KNKT) to expedite the investigation and to have it done within 40 days, according to this
news report in Bahasa.
Here it is in English:
Transportation Ministry asked the National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) to expedite the investigation and uncover the cause of the crash around Lion Air Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali, some time ago.
Corresponding provisions laid down, NTSC has been given 40 days to uncover the cause of a plane crash of the airline with the lion logo.
"We expect the NTSC could expedite the investigation, considering all the data and evidence in the field have been obtained such as the black box and the VCR or cockpit conversations (VCR)," said Director General of Air Transportation, Herry Bakti, met in Kuta, Bali, Tuesday (23/4 / 2013).
The DGCA until now have not been able to take action against the Low Cost Carrier airline.
On a separate note, Transportation Minister EE Mangindaan stated that all parties should be duly grateful because all passengers and crew members survived.
"I can not believe that all passengers survived, no one died and this because of the intervention of the Lord. We should be grateful" Mangindaan said in Nusa Dua.
Currently, Mangindaan said, all passengers have received their entitlements in accordance with what's applicable ie, receive compensation and insurance. The Airline is to fulfill its obligations to take care of all the wounded undergoing treatment until they are completely healed.
"Now it is processed every passenger obtain insurance from Prog Rp55 million ($5,500 USD) in PP 77 of 1992," said the minister from the Democratic Party.
Likewise, the luggage of the passengers, will also be replaced in accordance with the Airline, in accordance with Law No. 33 and 34. Mangindaan sure, all of the Lion Air passengers' obligations will be implemented.
He said he ordered the airline and aviation authorities to begin evaluating the readiness of pilots to the airport tower, and to pay attention to safety and security so that future incidents like this one of Lion Air does not happen again.