Boarding safety of commuter aircraft.
Recently flew Auckland to Napier on the ATR72. I do this route a bit, Usually
by chance I fly Dash 8 (Bombardier ??). I found the steps, almost vertical, shaky,
almost life threatening to use. Particularly when disembarking. No problem at all with the Dash 8.
Obviously aircraft safety is scrutinised by the authorities, but how is the
safety of embarking & disembarking passengers established.
Many thanks, John