Pilot who misfired gun in cockpit will be fired
Remember the US Airways pilot that fired a gun in the cockpit? CNN is reporting that the airline will eventually fire him for the incident. The Federal Flight Deck Officers Association, the organization "which represents pilots who are federally trained and allowed to carry firearms on flights," will be fighting the termination, calling the incident "accidental not intentional." Well, duh.
I don't think anyone was questioning whether the shot was intentional or not, and its intention doesn't make the bullet any less dangerous. But should he be fired for the mistake?
What do you think?
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Apr 18th 2008 @ 12:36PM
Bill Franklin said...
At least he's got the balls to carry one Bill
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Apr 18th 2008 @ 1:36PM
Bert said...
Take a look at the following video http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2008/04/12/tsa-rules-led-to-pilots-gun-firing-in-flight/
While ultimate responsibility lie with the handler of the firearm, I think the presenter makes good points, especially "the less the gun is handled, the safer it is."
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