03-11-2019, 11:08 PM
BOEING - People have short memories.
I will be one of the first to admit I have no issue flying on a Boeing. It is however interesting to note that we now have two complete hull loses of brand new aircraft in similar circumstances yet there are many who claim ‘they simply cannot be related’. Really says I ? Why not? My feeling is that the ‘issue’ will be overcome by additional training, procedures and awareness of the parameters of the new aircraft type. I believe we are looking at an example of technology exceeding basic human capability and understanding. I may be wrong, and that’s fine if I am incorrect, I’m now an old man anyway. The AF296 Airbus crash back in 1988 is testimony of this potential issue where ‘man and machine’ are NOT serving as one.
A comment on the Ethiopian Airlines crash;
“It’s highly suspicious,” Mary Schiavo, an aviation analyst and the former inspector general of the US Transportation Department, told CNN. “Here we have a brand-new aircraft that’s gone down twice in a year. That rings alarm bells in the aviation industry because that just doesn’t happen.”
Reminds me of the B737 uncommanded full rudder deflection issue back in the 90’s when a series of rudder issues resulted in multiple incidents. In two separate accidents, pilots lost control of the aircraft due to a sudden and unexpected movement of the rudder, and the resulting crashes killed everyone aboard. Loss of life was around 160, less than the approximately 350 lives lost in the two 737 MAX crashes. Going back to the 90’s, similar rudder issues also led to a temporary loss of control on at least one other 737 flight before the problem was ultimately identified on which the NTSB determined that the accidents and incidents were the result of a design flaw which could result in an uncommanded movement of the aircraft's rudder.
Anyway, I’ve digressed and I know that the Ferryman hates speculation. Time (and quality investigative techniques) will no doubt reveal the root cause. I hope.....
I will be one of the first to admit I have no issue flying on a Boeing. It is however interesting to note that we now have two complete hull loses of brand new aircraft in similar circumstances yet there are many who claim ‘they simply cannot be related’. Really says I ? Why not? My feeling is that the ‘issue’ will be overcome by additional training, procedures and awareness of the parameters of the new aircraft type. I believe we are looking at an example of technology exceeding basic human capability and understanding. I may be wrong, and that’s fine if I am incorrect, I’m now an old man anyway. The AF296 Airbus crash back in 1988 is testimony of this potential issue where ‘man and machine’ are NOT serving as one.
A comment on the Ethiopian Airlines crash;
“It’s highly suspicious,” Mary Schiavo, an aviation analyst and the former inspector general of the US Transportation Department, told CNN. “Here we have a brand-new aircraft that’s gone down twice in a year. That rings alarm bells in the aviation industry because that just doesn’t happen.”
Reminds me of the B737 uncommanded full rudder deflection issue back in the 90’s when a series of rudder issues resulted in multiple incidents. In two separate accidents, pilots lost control of the aircraft due to a sudden and unexpected movement of the rudder, and the resulting crashes killed everyone aboard. Loss of life was around 160, less than the approximately 350 lives lost in the two 737 MAX crashes. Going back to the 90’s, similar rudder issues also led to a temporary loss of control on at least one other 737 flight before the problem was ultimately identified on which the NTSB determined that the accidents and incidents were the result of a design flaw which could result in an uncommanded movement of the aircraft's rudder.
Anyway, I’ve digressed and I know that the Ferryman hates speculation. Time (and quality investigative techniques) will no doubt reveal the root cause. I hope.....