Emotions

[jetbluedog]

How do you guys FEEL when you read through these DAILY bloodsheds? What kind of emotions come out when you read the graphic details??

http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/month.asp

 

[ClassdAviator]

Dont think about it too much while flying, but it sure has affect when sitting there reading them. Unfortuneately, the best lessons learned are written in blood. Like they say " Save your skin, save your tin, save your ticket."

 

[pilotman2105]

How do you guys FEEL when you read through these DAILY bloodsheds? What kind of emotions come out when you read the graphic details??

http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/month.asp

Mixed emotions

#1 - Happens. In several cases, pilot was a moron and deserved a wake-up call. Some times it's unavoidable, like an engine failure or some such thing, but a lot of times, pilot error plays a factor.

#2 - Anger. Why does the FAA wait until someone is dead or something similar to look into possible deficiencies in the system. While it is one of the best systems in the world, it isn't flawless. Pilots can do a lot, but sometimes we need a bit of guidance. Guess it's a government operation...

#3 - Education. Hey, if this clown did continued VFR into IMC and didn't live to tell about it, maybe I won't give that a shot.

#4 - Shrug of shoulders. It isn't me, so I'll read, learn what I can, and move on.

#5 - Job. It would be cool to be part of the NTSB and actually investigate these things.

Those are my thoughts when I read that kind of stuff. But generally, I agree with ClassdAviator. The cockpit is no place for emotions. Learn what you can and move on.

 

[350DRIVER]

Read, understand, identify mistake(s), learn from the accident if possible and move on.. One cannot allow these accidents to dictate the person's emotions and thought process.


#1 objective should be to minimize as much risk and vulnerability as possible to the best of the pilot's ability, obviously there are some variables in the equation that are beyond the pilot's control.


when all is put into perspective the most dangerous part of flying is the drive to and from the airport.

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[Rogue5]

Though not a religious person at all, one thought always rang through my head:

"There but for the grace of god go I."

Especially after you've been flying for a few years and you end up reading a few regarding people you knew...

 

[Hugh Johnson]

When I was at Eagle, the training department wasn't allowed to reference Eagle accidents to learn from them. Management claimed it would make us potential witnesses in lawsuits or trials. So all the dumb stuff Eagle pilots did couldn't be used for training purposes.

 

[mar]

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Isn't there a FOQA program over at Eagle?