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There was nothing difficult about these approaches. The LOC at that airport
was quite simple. If they cannot read the chart for a LOC approach, what
makes you think that any new approach will be better?



This was a non-precision approach at or below minimums to an airport with
terrain issues in at least one quadrant, so it is not without difficulties, at
least in the judgement department. Given this was an experienced, well-trained
crew, familiar with the airport and operating top-notch equipment, I think
it's likely there is a missing piece in the puzzle, which we will learn from
the factual investigation. Your summary, damning report that the crew "cannot
read" a LOC approach chart is unsubstantiated, and I believe unhelpful.

G Faris