Crashed Intentionally

[FULL DRAW]

If it was any form of terrorism, either a group would have claimed responsibility by now or terrorist sentiment would be found in the guys house. I'm going with suicide or he did something stupid then had a stroke

No. Reports say he can be heard breathing calmly.

[georgetowntx]

Stupid. If you want to kill yourself, go do it. Yourself. Don't to kill a bunch of other people for no reson

[Nado]

In all seriousness why cant we just design something like a parachute big enough to slow down an airplane to give those people a more realistic chance of survival. When I hear plane crash I immediately think everyone passed away I have hardly ever heard of survivors so why cant we build something so massive like a parachute to slow the fall of a plane and it could be engaged if something like this incident were to happen? I understand then who would control this, where would it be located and all. Or better yet instead of all those seat cushions that can float I would much rather be on a plane that has enough individual parachutes so the passengers can bail out if something like this were to happen.

[willwork04]

I agree. I think it could have. He would have had a key to the cockpit or at least a fire arm to convince that lock to open.

Yes, but what if the air marshal is the one who loses his mind and takes down the plane?

We can implement as many nannies as we want. But, when it comes down to it, bad people are out there everywhere. They will figure out a way to take things down.

[texasair]

What amazes me is that it was reported that the copilot learned to fly in a glider and had only 600 hours total flying time.

It was also reported that on American carriers when one pilot leaves the flight deck, another crew member must take his place in the cockpit to be able to open the door if the remaining pilot becomes incapacitated.

Not related to this incident, I read that some Asian carriers have co-pilots start as co-pilot with 0 hours flight time, only simulator time.

As always, because the above was reported by the new media on their websites it may or may not not be accurate.

[jason.dickens]

In all seriousness why cant we just design something like a parachute big enough to slow down an airplane to give those people a more realistic chance of survival. When I hear plane crash I immediately think everyone passed away I have hardly ever heard of survivors so why cant we build something so massive like a parachute to slow the fall of a plane and it could be engaged if something like this incident were to happen? I understand then who would control this, where would it be located and all. Or better yet instead of all those seat cushions that can float I would much rather be on a plane that has enough individual parachutes so the passengers can bail out if something like this were to happen.

I have seen videos of smaller engine planes using these big parachutes. They work to perfecting. Only problem is that they are super expensive and that's for the small planes. There oughta be something on board the plane, parachute or anything, that can prevent anything like this from happening. I do think that parachute deal underneath the seat could be used but the airliners would probably never put them in. To expensive. I couldn't imagine being someone on board that flight.

[Boss Buck]

Prayers for all involved. Its truly is sad that these things are happening.

[Smell the Glove]

Wondering when this topic would come up.



Is this pilot suicide? Hijacked plane by pilot, or did the co pilot become ill and lose consciousness?

It's not suicide. It's mass murder.

[Barrett]

Would they report it as terrorism if it actually was? Sure would hurt profits for commercial airlines................

Well if there is no tie to the Muslim community it cannot be considered terrorism apparently.

[Nado]

I have seen videos of smaller engine planes using these big parachutes. They work to perfecting. Only problem is that they are super expensive and that's for the small planes. There oughta be something on board the plane, parachute or anything, that can prevent anything like this from happening. I do think that parachute deal underneath the seat could be used but the airliners would probably never put them in. To expensive. I couldn't imagine being someone on board that flight.

Ya I figured the cost would be huge, especially to place in every single plane for every single seat but it could reduce the amount of mass casualties I believe in the long run

On a side note I would gladly pay more for a flight that included a parachute as a safety device with all that has been going on with in the last few years with commercial flights. An airline could make a big jump in the market if everyone was willing to pay more for extra security with a parachute. Thats not to say something like this still could happen but I would feel better if there was another option to getting out alive.

[FLASH_OUTDOORS]

In all seriousness why cant we just design something like a parachute big enough to slow down an airplane to give those people a more realistic chance of survival. When I hear plane crash I immediately think everyone passed away I have hardly ever heard of survivors so why cant we build something so massive like a parachute to slow the fall of a plane and it could be engaged if something like this incident were to happen? I understand then who would control this, where would it be located and all. Or better yet instead of all those seat cushions that can float I would much rather be on a plane that has enough individual parachutes so the passengers can bail out if something like this were to happen.

What about a way to override controls from the ground? So someone could take over and safely land the plane?

[Nado]

What about a way to override controls from the ground? So someone could take over and safely land the plane?

Good option too! Ive always believed that but with all the cyber terrorism that is capable now that could just be advancing their work. They could hack into the system and do the horrible deed without having to even kill themselves.

[wtx223]

Surprised that planes still have pilots. The technology exists to fly these from the ground.
Sad deal.

[wtx223]

What about a way to override controls from the ground? So someone could take over and safely land the plane?

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[Thumper]

It's being reported that the co-pilot was not on a terror watch list. My question is was he Muslim and just not on a watch list? Mass murder by pilot is getting to common place.