Originally Posted by
The dude
I don't think stalling a part 121 passenger carrying turbo prop is a "mistake". A mistake is dialing a wrong frequency, a wrong inbound course, a missed fix in a flight plan etc...
I think the issue is the airlines' (especially the regionals) tendency to push people through training who don't have the necessary stick and rudder and/or judgment skills to safely operate a complex aircraft. I've seen it with my own eyes numerous times as a former regional guy.
Which is precisely why I said accidents/ mistakes. Also, if there are any pilots out there who think they'll never stall an aircraft because they're too good......I don't want to fly with you. None of us are above making a MISTAKE that could develop into an ACCIDENT. Remember, stalling an aircraft happens through numerous breakdowns in action. No single event can be blamed. Chain of events, anyone???
Also, being arrogant about the skills you possess is a surefire way of doing something stupid and winding up dead. Keep in mind, it doesn't matter if you're a 777 pilot, 152 pilot or anything in between.......you're not impervious to serious mistakes.
Obviously, many factors go into mitigating the possibility of something serious happening, but the fact remains the same....we're all human....and on occasion, humans do dumb things!
Fly safely out there, folks!
