Many people in many jobs have the luxury when they make an error/omission, of simply screwing it up, tossing it in the bin and starting again. It happens all the time.
Pilots OTOH have to pick up the pieces, not just from their own human fallibilities, but those from every other individual along the way. From designer, to manufacturer, to politician, to manager, to trainer, to maintainer, to ATC et al!
Yes they may be paid the 'big bucks', but that alone serves as no protection from their own 'human condition'!
I would expect harsh criticism from only those who are perfect. But I fear I may be disappointed. For such is the nature of some who are attracted to this occupation. I realised that long, long before PPRUNE!
Lessons to (re)learn from this incident as always, but much to admire too!
People (quentinc) should be very careful of assuming that what is shown in the AAIB 'generic' pictures, is what would have been apparent on this specific a/c, at this specific time?
Last edited by 4468; 31st May 2013 at 16:23.