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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 5:16 am
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dergon darkhelm
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Sorry for sounding like an ... but this guy should be grounded. One bad landing is bad enough but to put those passengers in joepardy twice is just not acceptable. He should find a new profession.

I'm a doctor who does some kinds of work where if a significant mistake occurs it can cause serious patient harm. I am conscientous in my efforts, well-trained, don't take undue risk, and truly have my patients' best interests in mind when I work.

Do I have complications? You bet I do.

Flying a plane is no different. These are human beings with human failings. Having systems in place, training for the unexpeced rare complication, and staying alert can *decrease* the risk of a problem, but will not eliminate human error. To post that a single bounced landing with no injuries essentially constitutes pilot ineptitude is as wrong minded as thinking that all medical complications are "malpractice".

Review the error, think what could have been done differently, make changes to standing procedures and protocols if appropriate, and thank god that nobody died. Then move on.
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