Major, as opposed to regional, operator. No crash in USA of a domestic major airline since 2001. Quite clearly some of the larger RJ's have a lot of people, but it is not a widebody.

 

IIRC she headed the that investigation team?

 

Agree, but haven't heard of any women who would "love to hate her." I think she's doing a great job and love the fact she's not one of those successful women in a man's world who feel looking feminine and wearing makeup somehow diminishes their intellect or "power." You go girl!

 

Should have seen this coming.

Someone reads an article from a newspaper, agrees with its slant, and inserts their opinions along with it to justify their biased thoughts against a person, etc.

Yep. One newspaper article makes you an expert on a person or subject and you have convinced yourself you were right all along.

 

The crash was in February 2009 and the NTSB released their initial statements within 2 days. She assumed office in July of 2009.

Her confirmation hearing was July 8, 2009:
- NOMINATIONS TO NASA, THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD, THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

So was she the chairman of the NTSB when those initial NTSB facts were released?

 

"I don't care you are, that's funny!!!" - Larry the Cable Guy

 

I read her bio. It seems like she's always been a political appointee all her life, never really had a real job in the private sector.

She does hold some kind of bus license and has an airbrake license.
AN AIRBRAKE LICENSE!!!!!

Do you think she will throw those pilots under a bus?

BTW- what's with the bright light story? Sounds like a laser pointer.

 

The naughty school tea...um...chairwoman

 

Over the years the 24 hour news cycle has changed the way that accidents are addresses in the media.

The NTSB must also change the way they distribute information as a result, and not just to keep speculation to a minimum. There are funding factors, political ramifications, international relations issues, and the potential for leaks from inside the investigation.

ALPA might not like it, but they're better suited in the long run learning that its better to control the flow of information through strategic announcements rather than saying nothing and letting the media and average joe speculate uninformed. Speculation and false conclusions are bound to happen regardless of how much info is or is not released.

By getting out in front, Hersman comes across as a strong leader and the NTSB seems like they have full control of the situation and are producing result. Both are important from a public standpoint and an agency funding standpoint, regardless of the chairwoman's personal motivations.

 

Excuse me, Captain? Women have enough difficulty in aviation without calling them "stick shakers"... I am VERY offended. I am not even going to talk about your comments about "aural" or getting a "tactile response". The misogyny on these boards is frightening. Truly appalling.



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