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Have you ever been in a aviation incident or accident?
How did that change your carrier or your life?

I know one person (RJ captain) who back in 2001 ran into a tug while taxiing. Lots of snow on the ground, poor braking, bad vis.

The trick is to go an interview, own up to it, admit you screwed up and explain what you learned from it... He's now at Southwest
 
I have damaged a couple of planes when I was younger
I still feel bad but I was .. not a smart kid and ..
 
Have you ever been in a aviation incident or accident?
How did that change your carrier or your life?

Circumstance will dictate the outcome. If you have a history of following the rules and kept your nose clean, it should be viewed as "one of those things" that happens and you will be given another chance. If you are a raging trouble maker, you won't be given a break.

Had to make the decision to make the "go..no go" decision on a pilot a few times and it was tough. Always looked to the character of the pilot at the end of the day.
 
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Had a wing break off my P-3 and tuen the airplane intro a fireball when I was SIC due to an improper aborted takeoff, made me scared to fly for a couple weeks.
 

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