Originally Posted by
kalyx522
I think this argument/thread drift started with a major guy Nada saying something like the level between major pilot v. regional pilot is astounding and people (he?) need to avoid regionals or something like that. Hence all the other dudes bringing up the non-regional accidents. (To illustrate to Nada that regionals arent the only airlines to "avoid" if he's going to be avoiding airlines that have had accidents.)
You mean this one?:
Originally Posted by
Nada Surf (MD-11 FO)
It's not a statement, it's my commitment. When is the last time you heard of a fully loaded 777, 767, or MD-11 push the power up with the wrong flap setting? The consequences with 355 pax (MD-11) and 220 thousands Lbs. of fuel are very unforgiving.
I agree the crew's conduct was a direct factor in the accident. Their behavior cannot be defended. The pilots who fly for legacies, chart outfits and cargo carriers who are expressing this isn't about "major vs. regional pilots" would have more credibility if they'd jump in against statements made by people like Nada Surf and not wait until a regional pilot posts a rebuttal.
BTW, a similar accident with deadly consequences: Northwest Airlines 255.
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?e...13X31759&key=1
http://www.flight255memorial.com/thecrash.html
http://libraryonline.erau.edu/online...s/AAR88-05.pdf CVR transcript begins on PDF page 81 (page 75 of the report)
http://www.check-six.com/Crash_Sites/NWA_Flt_255.htm