Originally Posted by
Tom Bangla
Conclusion: the statistical risk of a recurrence remains minuscule. Regulating authorities and companies must swallow hard, and not allow paranoia and the frenzy of the moment to force it into inadequately considered responses.
Indeed. A lot of people are proposing sledgehammers to crack nuts. In statistical terms, death by suicidal pilot is extremely rare and the industry could spend vast sums of money just to slightly lessen the likelihood of an already highly improbable event.
Of all the ideas I’ve heard, putting a member of the Cabin Crew in the cockpit for a few minutes seems the most sensible. Obviously not fool-proof, but their very presence in the cockpit may act as a deterrent, and it would mean two people rather than one are in a position to open the cockpit door if required. No hugely expensive redesigns, no need to employ additional pilots or flight engineers.