Re:Asiana Airlines Flight 214: A Pilot’s Perspective
by newbie12 on Tuesday July 09, 2013 @09:20AM
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So true. There was another plane crash that killed ten people in Alaska over the weekend...even though it was more deadly it hasn't gotten the same coverage, in some measure because there's no video of the accident.
Re:Asiana Airlines Flight 214: A Pilot’s Perspective
by bedhead on Tuesday July 09, 2013 @02:10PM
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I think the issue is that major airline crashes are so relatable since many people fly on a major carrier every so often. "It could've been me" plays. On the other hand, very, very few people take air taxis in Alaska.
And there is video footage of it happening. Never underestimate the how much excitement there is in news rooms where there is actually video of the news that isn't just people talking.
Yes the news cycle amplifies everything but when they have video the volume goes to 11 (or beyond)!