ASRS report revealed to the public?

[The_Russian]

Here is the email I wrote to Linda:

Dear Linda,

As a U.S. pilot flying within our National Airpace system, I recognize the importance of the ASRS program and its efforts to increase safety. Recently, while browsing the internet, I noticed an ASRS report in PDF format posted on the USA Today website. It appears to have been submitted electronically. The report was from a controller and it included the ID strip with his full name, address, and phone number. After seeing this report, I was shocked. How could a full copy of an ASRS report get into the hands of the media? So, my questions to you are: How did the ASRS report and ID strip get in the hands of USA Today? Was it leaked by the reporter, ATC union, or the ASRS program itself?

Please note that I am not a member of the media, nor am I attemting to place any wrong doing on you or the ASRS program itself. However, I feel that as a user of the system, I should be able to obtain the truth of the matter.

Here is the link:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-04-12-runway-close-calls_N.htm
The copy of the report is on the bottom left potion of the article.

Thank you for your time,

XXXX XXXX

 

[The_Russian]

Out of respect for Linda and her position with the ASRS, I will not be posting her response here. However, she did inform me that the incident is under investigation. Until I emailed her, she was unaware of the USA Today having a full copy of this report. She believes that the controller may have given the report to the media, but she is not sure. She will be contacting the USA Today to find out the truth of the matter, and to seek a retraction or disclaimer.

When I get a chance, I will respond to her email. She will be in contact with me concerning the situation. I will let you guys know. I hope, for the sake of the system, that what she believes is true.

 

[Wankel7]

So what was the update on this?

 

[JimNtexas]

The controller union is at war with the FAA. The report was provided by the reporter to the press. It was not released by NASA. Even an total idiot can see this.

 

[JimNtexas]

Yeah. Who in their right mind would leave their name, telephone number, and address on the strip for all to see? Even if the controller or union had the intent to leak, they would never include full identity such as this.

When the reporter sues NASA please post a link.

Like that will ever happen.

 

[Wankel7]

The controller union is at war with the FAA. The report was provided by the reporter to the press. It was not released by NASA. Even an total idiot can see this.

Maybe if my list of airplanes flown was longer I would see things better ?

 

[avbug]

There has still never been a breach of confidence in the ASRS program.

 

[gulfstream2345]

Memphis controller

I know the full and complete story on this. I was a member of the SRMD(Safety Risk Management Document team) and would be glad to fill everyone in on this incident.

What we have is a disgruntled FAA controller. Instead of going through proper channels he went directly to the NTSB.

I spent months in MEM, DCA and BOS working on the final report. I can tell you that none of the crew members in either the SAAB or DC-9 filed a NASA report.

Contact me for more info. (Former FAA Ops Inspector)