Originally Posted by
mperrizo
Sigep,
I am not trying to state that pilot error was not involved. However in true fashion of any accident their were multiple errors that led to the loss of 5191. The conditions that existed that day including improper staffing, incorrect taxi diagrams, and Notams continue today at many airports and continued in Lexington after the accident. A failure to look at all factors lead to the likelihood that this could happen again. It only takes one break in the chain to prevent the accident. In the future lets just hope that chain brakes to help overcome the pilot error.
The only way I know to ensure that is if all factors are looked into and discussed. Just because a pilot is capable as XJT stated he could taxi at 6:00am doesn't mean a mistake will not happen in the future.
MP,
I think we have to take a step back. I don't think XJT was trying to flame anyone here. You're right, there was a long chain of events that led to the accident and a second controller may have been helpful. But we don't know that. Usually we switch to tower freq before we get to the runway.
When I read the transcripts or new articles I'm always left with the same feeling that I had watching the United 93 movie. In the end the crew would pull it out and it would have a happy ending even though I know that isn't what happened.
I will say this; every flight I have been on has always had both pilots verify the sign, paint, and heading. Its not much but I hope this type accident will never happen again.
FWIW