Bonanza crash caught on video

"Luke Skywalker" wrote

I dont know that the data (the video and incomplete WAT data) support
any conclusion right now.

You missed my point. I admit that it is impossible to draw a conclusion,
right now.

Should pilots use prudent flying techniques? Yes. The difference
between an amateur and professional pilot is not the airplane that
they fly, but it is the method and procedures by which they fly the
airplane. All pilots should fly their aircraft within the performance
parameters of the vehicle. All pilots should use standardized
procedures and methods in their flying. All pilots should have
"benchmarks" which measure performance of the vehicle and trigger
alternate scenarios.

That all goes without saying.

But otherwise right now there are no real lessons to be learned from
the video tape. .

I DO dissagree with that. The lesson is to keep in mind that one, or some,
or all of the things I mentioned need to be kept at the front of your mind,
and even though they should be, they might not be fresh in your mind. Any
of them could ruin your day, in a big way.

It all does not matter, from what point of view you choose to view learning
from this accident. It may help some, it may not help anyone. To each his
own. Everyone is entitled to their own views, and opinions, and that's fine
with me.

Over and out.
--
Jim in NC