Originally Posted by Phantom Flyer

I didn't know that the NTSB was breaking precedent with a release of factual information regarding an accident investigation.

Given the very high profile of this terrible accident, I for one, think that Deborah Hersman is doing an outstanding job of keeping the public informed throughout the progress of the investigation. Let's face it, the flying public is generally uneducated about the technical issues of flying large aircraft that those on this forum take for granted. By releasing factual information as investigators uncover it, she is educating the public and thwarting a lot of "mis-information" before the media starts their own speculation.

I think she is very professional in her approach, well educated and well spoken. She is giving information without speculating or without conjecture. As a result, you may notice that the questions from the media are becoming much more objective, intelligent and the wild speculation has all but ceased.

Read her bio. She is an impressive advocate for safety and probably the best Chairperson the NTSB has had in years.

G'Day Mates