Comair Crash

[ArcticFlier]

It's possible, but Comair's president said the crew had "more than adequate" or "well in excess" of the required rest that they needed in his first public address. I forget which term he used.

I know this is somewhat off topic, but I'd be curious to know what he means by that. He may not know the exact numbers, and is going off of what the crew desk told him.

Just curious what the actual rest was.

BTW, for those that think that this will wake the FAA up regarding crew rest (if it is indeed causal in this), riddle me this: Little Rock, Arkansas and American Airlines. Nothing effectual was done after that accident, why would this one be any different?



AF

 

[Sig]

There but the grace of God go I.

Peace be with the affected.

 

[SCT]

Sympathies to family of the crew and passengers. Very sad.


Just out of curiousity, can any of you RJ drivers post an APPROX. TOW for 47 paxs and fuel to go from LEX to ATL? What is the approx runway #s?

Thanks-

 

[Chest Rockwell]

My prayers go out to you.

Been a "professional pilot" for 41 years and still am. Never made a perfect flight in spite of my impeccable professionalism. You sir, are the true disgrace to the profession.

Well said.

 

[Superpilot92]

My prayers go out to you.

Been a "professional pilot" for 41 years and still am. Never made a perfect flight in spite of my impeccable professionalism. You sir, are the true disgrace to the profession.

Thank you!! AGREED

 

[JT8D]

Blame Congress for not properly funding ATC, for not having the tower properly staffed.

How did we get to blaming congress for two Airline Transport Pilots not looking down at their heading indicators before begining the takeoff roll? That is one thing that is taught from day one to anyone who has an instrument rating and should be used on every night takeoff no matter how much experience a pilot has.

 

[bvt1151]

Word is the crew deadheaded in late FRIDAY night. That would be over a 28 hour layover, which is not uncommon with Delta's new schedules they're forcing down our throats.

Legally, its safe, however I know some studies on circadian rythms would suggest otherwise.

 

[ArcticFlier]

Sympathies to family of the crew and passengers. Very sad.


Just out of curiousity, can any of you RJ drivers post an APPROX. TOW for 47 paxs and fuel to go from LEX to ATL? What is the approx runway #s?

Thanks-

I'm working on dinner, but I'll see if I can get that later.



AF

 

[400A]

My prayers go out to you.

Been a "professional pilot" for 41 years and still am. Never made a perfect flight in spite of my impeccable professionalism. You sir, are the true disgrace to the profession.

Right On!..........BTW Love the Avatar

 

[TCBKING]

R.i.p.

 

[macpilot]

Just curious and not trying to place blame, but is there an FAR that pilots must have an airport diagram out for taxi? Lets all try to learn and become better pilots from this unfortunate accident.

 

[j41driver]

Does anyone have any idea what the tower didn't notice/say anything during the TO role? I am assuming that the tower was staffed as I read earlier in this thread that the tower is open 24/7.

God bless those on this flight.

It's been a while since I've been there but I seem to remember a sign near RW26 and RW22 that said the area wasn't visible from the tower.

Like many have said...it could have been any of us. God bless all involved.

 

[ReverseSensing]

hockeypilot44:

I'd advise you to take a moment and think about what you've posted, but I doubt you're well-equipped for thinking.

Pathetic.

Rest in peace to the crew and pax aboard Comair 5191. Best wishes to the survivor.

 

[CX880]

You know what RIP to the deceased but no matter what they say, this was pilot error, even if ATC or other factors were involved they should have never taken off that runway. If this is indeed what it looks like, it might be one of the stupidest pilot error accidents in U.S aviation history. And if the pilot jumpseater, who must know the airport, was in the cockpit it adds to it. But still this accident is so incomprehensable that there must be more to it than just mistaken runways.

 

[XShipRider]

I almost flipped out watching CNN. They had a "veteran" pilot talking about how he believes this might be a CG error due to the increased amount of luggage on the airplanes with the security issues. I seriously wanted to call CNN and give them an ear full, but whatever. God bless.

Let's hold off on the armchair crash investigation for now.

I saw the same guy on CNN. He some sort of retired or former Airbus pilot.
He was adding fuel to the speculation fire in that he was pointing out how
pilots over a certain age, I believe he mentioned 50, have degraded
eyesight. Where that came from I don't know. It definitely puts CNN
into the "let's speculate before the facts are in" camp with all the others.