Originally Posted by
planemechanic
Anonymous reports of something without proof does not constitute proof of anything. If I file a report that says I suspected that Elvis in Seat 2A was the cause of my navigational error does that make it any more or less true than the reports you cite?
In this situation I believe the burden of proof is properly on those who want to use electronics, not those who want them turned off.
Because
these are not anonymous reports. NASA removes identifiable details from the published versions in order to allow flight crew to freely report items that may endanger safety without risking punishment or endangering their positions within the industry. NASA's efforts and methodology are good enough to be considered proof within the aviation industry.
Considering that the issue is minor inconvenience from temporary shutdowns of electronics vs. the possibility of death for dozens of people, requiring that everything be turned off at times with the lowest margin for error -- such as takeoffs and landings -- seems the logical action.