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Originally Posted by N6724G
I dont think anyone was trying t hide the fact they used a MS flight sim
The report does imply that the cockpit was that of the CRJ. Either way, I think that it's bad form for the news to be recreating the cockpit views using something that isn't 100% accurate, particularly this early on in the investigation.
It serves absolutely no purpose other than to judge the flight crews actions with an incomplete picture of what happened. I'm even more disappointed that a former member of the NTSB would be party to such a display. He of all people should realize that there is more to this accident than appears on the surface.
I've even heard some additional (unconfirmed) info about crew actions upon arriving at the airport that might have contributed to cockpit distractions. The fact is, that while it was a mistake, unless we know the ENTIRE chain of events and conditions that the crew saw, we can't make any rational conclusions.
This is accident is unfortunately an excellent opportunity for all of us to look at our own operating practices and learn from. It shows that even experienced and professional crews can make minor mistakes with disasterous consequences. Media judgement, conjecture, and speculation does nothing to improve our safety, or honor the deceased.