Originally Posted by
HotMamaPilot
I drive to MDW once a week or so(to commute) and just last week I thought of that accident as I sat at the light at 55th and central. WHat came to my mind is just how many people have died in car wrecks in and around that intersection. Many many and more! The SWA accident and the car wrecks all have/had ONE thing in common......they were ACCIDENTS. Taking off on a runway with no lights, however, (IMHO) is NO accident. WOuld I have been upset if it were my child at 55th and central that night? Or in any car wreck anywhere? ABSOLUTELY. But I would have solace knowing that it was indeed an accident. Now, on the other hand, if my kid died because of haste and complacency(i.e taking off on a rwy with no lights), you bet I'd be pi$$ed. People rip on lawyers, but they are necessary and may help you too someday.
Are you under the delussion that they intentionally took off on a runway that was clearly too short for their jet and that they were not cleared for? Just when I thought your posts couldn't amaze me anymore than they already have, you come up with this kind of sh*t. It was an accident, and you suggesting otherwise is insane.