Coulthard's Learjet Crash
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Coulthard's Learjet Crash
Has anyone else seen the report in the News of the World (sorry) about the Learjet crash in May 2000?
Although the, alledged, findings of the French Inquiry probably aren't far off what anyone would have thought, there are lots of comments from a "colleague" of the aircraft Captain.
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"a colleague questioned Capt Saunders' flying ability...had only flown small propellor aircraft...I'm not surprised..."
His "colleague" also alledges that he had a restricted licence because of poor eyesight.
"The vast majority of commercial airline companies in the UK will only accept pilots with an unrestricted licence and I do know that on this basis he had been turned down by many other companies".
Now I don't know about you, but I always think that the vast majority of fatal accidents end up being PE because there is a vital source of evidence not there to defend itself.
However I would hope, for all you, that if you're ever (God-forbid) in the same situation that your colleague doesn't sully your memory in this way.
Sir, you are a **** .
Although the, alledged, findings of the French Inquiry probably aren't far off what anyone would have thought, there are lots of comments from a "colleague" of the aircraft Captain.
For instance:
"a colleague questioned Capt Saunders' flying ability...had only flown small propellor aircraft...I'm not surprised..."
His "colleague" also alledges that he had a restricted licence because of poor eyesight.
"The vast majority of commercial airline companies in the UK will only accept pilots with an unrestricted licence and I do know that on this basis he had been turned down by many other companies".
Now I don't know about you, but I always think that the vast majority of fatal accidents end up being PE because there is a vital source of evidence not there to defend itself.
However I would hope, for all you, that if you're ever (God-forbid) in the same situation that your colleague doesn't sully your memory in this way.
Sir, you are a **** .
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<<His "colleague" also alledges that he had a restricted licence because of poor eyesight.>>
You mean his license says that he has to wear glasses...........
Hardly a hanging offence
You mean his license says that he has to wear glasses...........
Hardly a hanging offence
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Maybe everyone's license should specify that we wear a "full metal jacket" under our uniform, to protect us from so-called colleagues who would stab us in the back. What an arse!
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Dave was a very experienced captain and Dan was a very competent co pilot. Any lear pilot will tell you, you get slow, you die! Due to an unnfortunate combination of circumstances, thats what happened. They did their best as would you or i. Let them RIP.
P.S . I seriously doubt any of their "colleages", myself included, would question their qualifications or ability to do their job.
P.P.S. If i find out who made that particular comment, rest assured that they will be taken outside for a severe talking to.
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P.S . I seriously doubt any of their "colleages", myself included, would question their qualifications or ability to do their job.
P.P.S. If i find out who made that particular comment, rest assured that they will be taken outside for a severe talking to.
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I debated hard as to whether or not to post this. There's an argument for both particularly that posting it gives it more further extended coverage than not posting.
I had the pleasure of working with Dave throughout 1997 and felt that to let it pass without comment was a bad way for those of us who thought more highly of him, and his F/O, than his "colleague" to behave.
I suppose I'm just as bad for buying the trash to begin with... Was I as p*ssed off when I was reading about Prince Harry etc? No, probably not, and they've been just as effected.
I can't find a copy of the report on the French DGCA/BEA website (using my limited French) therefore I assume it has so far only been issued to those with an interest in it - unless anyone can find it using better than O-Level French...?
I had the pleasure of working with Dave throughout 1997 and felt that to let it pass without comment was a bad way for those of us who thought more highly of him, and his F/O, than his "colleague" to behave.
I suppose I'm just as bad for buying the trash to begin with... Was I as p*ssed off when I was reading about Prince Harry etc? No, probably not, and they've been just as effected.
I can't find a copy of the report on the French DGCA/BEA website (using my limited French) therefore I assume it has so far only been issued to those with an interest in it - unless anyone can find it using better than O-Level French...?
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For those 'colleagues' who wish to have 'air time' or 'face time' on TV, just remember this;. ."be sure brain is engaged before putting mouth in gear".. .If you remember this you won't be pissing the rest of us off with your stupid comments.
Latte time in memory of two good guys.
Latte time in memory of two good guys.
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Any pilot who has accumulated experience, holds a Proficiency Check on the particular aircraft he is flying and has done so for a period of time, was the "last guy" who wanted to crash and kill himself. Through the years airlines and aircraft manufacturers have avoided countless liability actions due to placing the blame for an accident on the pilot. Never flew with anyone, good or bad, who wasn't doing "the best he could", so better some worse. The weak pilots usually get illiminated from the system through things like PC's and Line Checks.
Any pilot, on the right occassion, has the ability to make a improper imput that can result in an accident. Two guys in front reduces the odds substantially, but it is always there.
Any pilot, on the right occassion, has the ability to make a improper imput that can result in an accident. Two guys in front reduces the odds substantially, but it is always there.
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This is the News of the Screw we are talking about, right? I very much doubt that there ever was a "colleague" involved - more likely the journo made it up like most of the crap they print.