[Update 1/20: Here we see new details coming out on this flight… so does this change the evaluation of the consequences and behavior?]
Most reports on the Hudson Plane Landing are very much a praise of the crew and the captain. For good reason.
Ah, contingencies of context. We’re assigning value to the pilots actions based on the consequences. Perhaps if the plane had trouble with the water landing we would be criticizing his methods.
Consider this statement from the report:
The pilot and air traffic controller discussed options, including landing at Teterboro airport in New Jersey, the official said. Then there was a “period of time where there was no communications back, and I’m assuming he was concentrating on more important things.”
How many times have we heard after a tragedy that this same lack of communication resulted in the disaster?
So now, is it better to concentrate and non communicate with the controller?
For amazement, view some of the social network shots and stories.
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