http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2...aguardia.html/
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UPDATE: 5:25 p.m.: We have this statement from Capt. Mark Richardson, Southwest Airlines Pilots Association president:
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is disappointed with the Companys decision to terminate the employment of the captain of SWA Flight 345 in LGA. SWAPA represents the interests of its pilots in accordance with the provisions of our collective bargaining agreement, and as such we will ensure the terminated pilot receives their right to due process.
SWAPA and Southwest Airlines are currently involved in the ongoing NTSB investigation as to probable cause and it is yet to be completed. The purpose of such an investigation is not to assign blame but ensure the prevention of a recurrence.
Similar to Southwest Airlines, we will not discuss specifics regarding active employee relations events and active investigations.
All Southwest Airlines pilots demonstrate their qualifications in periodic recurrent training and take pride in our role to operate our aircraft safely on over 3,400 flights per day.