Comair Crash

[filejw]

YPF. Also known as an Illegal or High Speed or Stand Up Overnight.

 

[vetteracer]

God bless, for all involved.

The media is doing no service at all. I try and remember this when they cover areas that I know nothing about. But I think, there must be some guy somewhere saying "What crappy coverage, and these folks have no idea what they are talking about". I just happen to be that guy today.

Mark

 

[Broke in CVG]

I believe they had been displaced from their orginal trip and deadheaded in last night... their lines had been pulled off epic. But knowing Comair, it was scheduled reduced rest.

 

[YourPilotFriend]

YPF. Also known as an Illegal or High Speed or Stand Up Overnight.

uh huh, this should open the fatigue issue wide open.

 

[bvt1151]

We don't do continuous duties to ATL.

 

[2wheelz]

God Bless them all. :bawling:

 

[bobbyice]

Terrible... You never ever want to hear this kind of news. Ruined my day, but that is nothing compared to the families without loved ones tonight. Prayers for them all.

I will join the chorus of PROFESSIONAL pilots who refuse to speculate about the cause, no matter how bad it looks for the crew involved. Two reasons: First, the press is a poor resource for aviation information. Second, Karma is a nasty bi*ch that drives one hell of a big bus. I for one don't want to piss her off and have her hunting me down.

Just remember boys and girls, you are one tiny mistake away from being just like these poor folks. Act accordingly.

^^Couldn't have said it better myself. God bless the families of those who are lost.

 

[wms]

We don't do continuous duties to ATL.

I was wondering about that. Thanks

 

[Detroitpilot22]

my deepest thoughts go out to the families and friends of everyone involved.

 

[paid4training]

Maybe this accident will Highlight Crew rest issues and fatigue. I have never understood 8 hrs "legal rest", wtf...you are lucky if you get a max of 6 hours of rest...

My prayers and condolences go to the families and friends of all on board...maybe there is a lesson to be learned from this.

 

[Jeepman]

Flew into LEX a couple of weeks ago. Lots of construction, and the runway had a HORRIBLE (temp I hope) grooving job. God bless to all & lets hope the FO pulls through o.k.

 

[atrdriver]

What makes you the expert on judging IFLYABEECH's comments and then deciding if it's the appropriate time for him to voice his opinion as to what happened?
I personally don't believe IFLYABEECH is being insensitive, uncaring nor coldhearted. He has offered his condolences to the passengers, family and crew.
Just because IFLYABEECH voiced an opinion as to what he thinks might have happened dosen't mean he himself has never made a mistake; I don't know where you come up with that asinine line of thinking.

Maybe it was because he said that even a student pilot wouldn't make that kind of mistake. If they did indeed depart from the wrong runway, it shows that anyone can make a mistake, with tragic consequences. But to imply that the crew was less competent than a student pilot is both insensitive and assinine.

And I would guess that their TO roll would have had to been 4000+ feet with a full load of passengers and fuel for ATL.

 

[AirBill]

I'm sure it will be mandated now. As usual, the FAA is a "Tombstone Agency".

Most of the FARs are written in pilots' blood.

What an unbearably horrible day. There but for the grace of God, go I.

Prayers for everyone at Comair, and for everyone working in this industry.

 

[labbats]

747 flyboy, maybe instead of giving your thoughts out to all involved, you should keep them to yourself. You, I and everyone else has no idea what happened and you would be wise to clam up until you know otherwise.

It's bothersome when CNN spouts off, but it's beyond unprofessional for pilots to jump to conclusions.

 

[V1cutsrfun]

Words alone cannot simply express the loss for the families and Comair. My thoughts and prayers to all the families and to all who will be forever changed. What an unbearable day, God bless the Families and the fine employees of Comair.

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