Originally Posted by
Tigerpilot1995
My thoughts and prayers are with the Purples and the families of our fallen brothers.
I too wish I had never seen that video. I have slept about 5 hours in 2 nights by in large because of that. For some reason this accident has struck a particular nerve with me.
Fly West....
I've probably only slept well for 2 or 3 hours in the past couple of nights. My kids were up and down the first night also after seeing it on TV. They couldn't say why, but I knew......it was having the same effect on me - still is.
I'm glad I saw what happened - now it's etched into my memory forever.
In my opinion - having had close friends, blood relatives, squadron mates, and others I know personally perish in aircraft accidents - it's much worse trying to comprehend not even having a hint at what went wrong when there's no video to watch.
Originally Posted by
Dakota
.......It truly saddens me that two Fedex brothers lost their lives, but I find myself watching this video over and over, because I just don't get it. The landing doesn't look that "hard." I don't understand why the nose slammed down so hard. I spend close to half the month in that seat, and just can't imagine how horrible that view must've been. What would I have done in that situation? What could I have done to prevent that from happening in the first place? Would I have gone around after the first bounce? Was it an option? What would I have done if I was in the left seat? After seeing this video, I have flown this scenario over and over in my mind, although I'm sure it's not even close to what was really going on. I probably shouldn't have written this, and my intent is not to chastise you. You're entitled to your opinion, but I just think to have the moderators remove the links is a bit of an over reaction. It certainly makes me think.
I've watched it over and over too. ALL the same stuff keeps running through my mind over and over and over again too.
I think there has got to be something gained in watching it and thinking about all that. Rewind......what was really happening.....what, if anything, could have saved them???
And, I agree - just don't click the link.
Rest in peace brothers. I pray that your families will find comfort somewhere in all of this.