ultrarunner
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First off, what these guys did was stooopid and unprofessional but the punishment does not fit the crime. This is a kneejerk reaction to save face for the FAA. Should they get a suspension, time off and a fine?? Absofreakinglutly. But revocation, no freaking way. Lets look at some recent
accidents/incidents over the last few years. AA in LIT, Capt is dead and the Fo survived. Is the FO still at AA and if so why no termination or revocation? How about the two guys in BDL? How about the SW Mdw boys, or Burbank, Lcc yahoo shooting his gun, the UAL FO and crew of 4 that could not handle an engine failure in SFO, and the numerous FDX accidents over the last few years. Are any of these pilots still employed? If so, then this punishment is too severe.
Yeah, after all the latest 2 incidents were so awfully deadly!You'll have to excuse AA>> and the rest of the major airline boys that have been basking in all of their experienced glory post Colgan and Comair.
Seems a little luck has intervened to keep their mishaps non-lethal.
Probably not. Just poor judgment, just like these guys. Only difference is the others killed people, damaged aircraft and in the SFO case almost had the claim to the worst aviation accident on US soil(omitting 9/11). Not passing judgment as it could be me manana. I still think this was a rash judgment and hopefully after the appeal process will get a suspension, time off, and a large fine(which they deserve).