Originally Posted by
Spartan
I've heard "currency" mentioned as a factor. Two P-3 class A's within 3 months??? Whidbey was pilot error and 100% avoidable, regardless of what the Hazrep says. If this latest one is similar in nature, I'm sure the commodore had no tolerance or leaway for consideration, especially if the CO was onboard/PPC/PAC.
Unfortunetly 70-80% of all mishaps are human error and probably avoidable. Two Class A mishaps in a short period is not a good sign. VAW-120 had 5 Class A's and 1 Class B in a period 4 years with 3 lives lost. Only one of the Class A's was mechanical failure (though maintainer failure) and one A and the B were due to student mistakes with the IP trying to save the plane.