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Old 17th Jan 2015, 07:04
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p.j.m (and others freaking out about Indonesia's capacity to respond)

It's concerning if the Indonesian authorities have control of the recovered data, and they have a history of denying an issue if it is something they feel embarrassed about (like a suicide).
So far there has been a very transparent and I think successful response (aside the issue about routes, which was not atypical of bureaucratic responses in more developed countries).

Interestingly when the NTSB gave early briefings on information during the Aseana investigation they were criticised on this forum for too much too soon.

So far the Indonesians have found the wreckage, located and recovered the FDR and CVR in very challenging and risky conditions, have recovered bodies with dignity and respect, are recovering the fuselage, and are providing clear updates on the state of the recovery and investigation. It's an error to use isolated past experiences as predictors of present and future events.

While the families of 9/11 victims still demand to see the redacted 28 pages, and Australia now has a range of new laws which substantially inhibit transparency, I'd say don't throw too many stones.
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