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Originally Posted by Excaliber
...sure is easy to say, or read this "basic" stuff. Pilot error is as well, what really happened is what I'm curios about. WHY didn't he make another pass? It's pretty clear that he didn't have time, so we back up and ask what happened when there WAS time? What were the real circumstances and events that led to this alleged "pilot error".
Without knowing the details, as is often the case, we virtually learn nothing more than "the guy screwed up." Not good enough for me. I ride a motorcycle, have for years, when I hear of an accident I want the details!!! Not something as meaningless as "driver error." Such detailed information is often impossible to come by, but, I still want it if I can get it.  |
Ah, there's the rub. We don't know what really happened, and won't know until the formal investigation is completed by the FAA, if ever. I think the point that was trying to be made earlier is that the pilot is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of his/her aircraft. Simple as that.
I know all of this can be difficult for non-aviation type folks to wrap their heads around, but that's the way it is. That is not meant to be offensive to non-aviviation people, but there is a certain mentality to flying that is required if you intend to survive the experience. Flying is dangerous. If you don't take it seriously, it will kill you.
Eric