Originally Posted by
malabo
Like the Sumburgh or Irish CG crash I'd be looking at something more systemic rather than subscribe to the theory of only one bad pilot apple in the barrel. The training pilot must be well known in Brazil, qualified, trained and endorsed by the operator to conduct this kind of training and evaluation. The worldwide training system and worldwide SOP of a sophisticated, experienced operator allowed this situation to happen. The question is why?
Very true, and that would be step 2 of the investigation. If it becomes clear WHY the pilot chose this way to approach the deck, and if others would have done a similar approach, then it is a systemic failure that leads pilots astray.
Originally Posted by Outwest
Absolutely!! I always said " make sure the AEO landing is safe before worrying about the OEI one"
Very true; I bore my copilots by telling them not to create a real risk just to avoid an imaginary one..hitting something is more likely to kill you than an engine failure during the approach. The statistics prove that.