Originally Posted by
SAABaroowski
I hate to say it but if my family was on that plane, I can't say I wouldn't be wanting to hold someone accountable (pending cause) This airplane does not have a great safety record and these Pilots, as well as Colgan's training will be thoroughly examined.
I don't know what caused this crash but if it is either the Pilot's doing, or the Airplanes the LAWSUITS will fly and they will be successful in court/ or have very large settlements......
I flew a lot of the victims families from BUF-EWR yesterday and it was so sad they were a mess, I can't say I blame them for wanting some answers, and unfortunately filing a lawsuit is one of the ways people get what they feel they need to be properly "made whole".
The Q-400 has a good safety record. The Colgan crash was the first fatal crash of the type.
As to the lawsuits, this is how the system works. When aircraft crash, the survivors must avail themselves of the legal system to obtain compensation for their loss. So people should stop acting surprised when surviving spouses and other dependents, heirs and family members file suit after an airline crash.