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I’ll echo the other commenter’s responses. I view accidents like this with deep curiosity. Any little bit of information that might help me not make similar mistakes or missteps in the future is worth so much.

In addition to learning about potential traps and how to react, each accident comes with a grave reminder not to become complacent. There is lots of discussion about a mechanical write up in the leaked aircraft logbook page on this accident. Some are questioning if the crew read that logpage and was aware of the earlier mechanical discrepancy. Any professional pilot will tell you that sometimes all you do is open the book and just make sure the mechanic’s signature is there signifying the aircraft is airworthy. This incident may reveal just how valuable it can be to go back a few pages and see what has been written up recently. Things that we normally do when we’re at the top of our game and have lots of extra time but will let slide when we get complacent.




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