http://socialmode.com/2009/01/16/would-we-view-the-pilot-the-same-if-the-outcome-were-different/ Integrated Synthesis of Media, Society and Behavior Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:47:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://socialmode.com/2009/01/16/would-we-view-the-pilot-the-same-if-the-outcome-were-different/#comment-866 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:32:02 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=807#comment-866 How big of a moron are you? The communication or lack thereof had nothing to do with the landing, where ever it could have taken place. Had the tower given instructions to the pilot to land at a specific location I could understand your concern. That however wasn’t the case now was it? The pilot had a few options: 1) try to make it to an alternate landing site. Not enough power to make it over the heavily populated area.
2) Bring the jet liner in for a landing on Broadway. Not a good idea as it would have killed hundreds if not thousands of people on the ground as well as the passengers on the aircraft. 3) Come in low with the nose up on the river. Ding ding ding, we have a winner! The only lives at risk were the 146 on the aircraft and a few boats on the river.
The pilot thought about his options and made the right choice. Because of his choice alone, 146 people are still alive!

]]> http://socialmode.com/2009/01/16/would-we-view-the-pilot-the-same-if-the-outcome-were-different/#comment-865 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:12:41 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=807#comment-865 Also thanks to the Avionics Technicians who ensure that emergency systems are working correctly. Despite all the dedication, let us feel a sense that the spirits in the area wouldn’t allow another desaster to take place.

]]> http://socialmode.com/2009/01/16/would-we-view-the-pilot-the-same-if-the-outcome-were-different/#comment-864 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:10:15 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=807#comment-864 Thanks to the pilot and crew, but thanks more to the engineers of Airbus for making a plane that showed proof of its abilities.

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