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Old 25th Oct 2013, 23:51
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Witnessing a Fatal accident?

Apologies, as this is a bit of a dark subject, but Id like to ask the experienced aviators here for some advice, as I am still relatively new to the world of aviation.

I wanted to get an idea from people who have experienced seeing a fatal aviation accident, as to what the after effects have been for them, and how long they tend to last.

I've been in the game about 10 years(not heaps of flying in the first seven), working commercially for about three and I've seen a number of close calls, and incidents, but recently witnessing a fatal accident has shaken me to the core. Just the overwhelming sense that you can't do a bloody thing to help, and images of the scene just constantly flashing through my mind.

I will be taking up the offers of seeing a specialist, and I have no shame in doing it, but aside from staying off the p1ss, trying to eat well and get some rest, is there anything else that can be done to manage the after effects?

Thanks in advance.

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