Steer clear of sensationalismI take exception to the language used in the Comment section regarding the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 accident (Flight International, February 2023). Language such as “airbrushing”, “being kept out of the spotlight”, “concocted ludicrous claims” and “the crew effectively lost control at wheels-up” have no place in a reputable magazine such as Flight International, given its wide readership. Although not a report, it would serve the aviation industry better if any public comment on an official accident report followed best practice by abiding by the Report Writing Conventions (editorial standards) of ICAO Doc. 9756, Manual of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Part IV, Appendix 2 to Chapter 1. Airports are the most dangerous place you can fly a plane, and everyone has to be on their game.

Source: Ethiopian News April 22, 2023 07:53 UTC