Frozen in flight EGL 4184 (roselawn)
06-07-2009 | 12:15 PM
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06-07-2009 | 01:01 PM
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06-07-2009 | 02:04 PM
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06-07-2009 | 05:10 PM
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06-07-2009 | 07:55 PM
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Excellent video. Does anyone know if Stephen Frederick ended up getting fired because of his efforts in educating the public? They mentioned that after the interview on TV he was suspended without pay and nothing more... Did he indeed get the boot? What is he doing today?
The reason I ask is because I am sure he knew this might put an end to his career, yet instead of being selfish (like most are these days) he put his career on the line to educate the public. We need more team players like Stephen these days.
The reason I ask is because I am sure he knew this might put an end to his career, yet instead of being selfish (like most are these days) he put his career on the line to educate the public. We need more team players like Stephen these days.
06-07-2009 | 09:25 PM
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He was fired. Went on to write a book called "Unheeded Warning" about the accident and the many other problems that had plague the ATR concerning ice. Good read as it shows how everyone wanted to blame the pilots, instead of admitting to a design flaw.
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06-08-2009 | 07:19 AM
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It was not all design flaw that brought that flight down. Holding below minimum recommended icing holding speed did not help matters any. It was your usual "series of events" that ultimately led to the crash.
The planes were sent south, but they are back in DFW now, where there is significant icing possibilities. And many operators continued to fly the ATR in extreme northern climates. I think the transfer south was part for public perception and part to make way for RJs.
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