wmuflyguy
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You know this sort of thing has happened before but with a horrific twist.
I can't remember all of the facts but I saw the report on a discovery channel or history show.
A Dc-9 I think, went down trying to takeoff with flaps up. Some survived, one being an off duty mainline captain. During the post crash interview he stated that he noticed that the flaps were not extended. When asked why he didn't do anything he stated that it was not his place to question a professional crews decisions and that he would expect the same courtesy from anyone if they were in his position.
So he sat there knowing what was about to happen and did nothing; Because he didn't want to offend another captain. He could have saved many lives yet out of "professional courtesy" he chose to let many people die.
I don't know all the facts of this recent case but I would rather make a mistake or an ass of myself than ride knowingly to my death.
Just something to think about.
I believe your thinking of the Air Ontario Fokker that crashed becuase of Ice on the wings. I believe a Air Ontario Captain in back saw the ice and said nothing. When asked why he said nothing during the investigation he said something along the lines of 'I would expect the same courtesy from them if it was my plane'