777...

[Randimus Maximus]

According to the airline's lawyer, Mr. Wi Su Soon, Asiana will be sueing the TV station for tarnishing its reputation. 

Fixed.

[IZ]

 

[Privateer]

one of the guys I fence with is a commercial pilot, A320's.
His response was "4 people sat there and watched the computer fly that plane into the ground."

[Greg]

one of the guys I fence with is a commercial pilot, A320's.
His response was "4 people sat there and watched the computer fly that plane into the ground."

3 actually, and I don't think they were watching the computer, seems like they were all looking out the window (VFR) because they sure as hell were not watching the airspeed.

[Privateer]

3 actually, and I don't think they were watching the computer, seems like they were all looking out the window (VFR) because they sure as hell were not watching the airspeed.

just reporting what he said, maybe I'm misremembering, but thanks for the correction.

[Triple J]

just reporting what he said, maybe I'm misremembering, but thanks for the correction.

Your buddy's point is valid...current indications are that 3 (or 4) pilots flew a perfectly good plane into the ground. Unacceptable.

[duc_fan]

And frustratingly... a law firm in Chicago is suing Boeing. 

1. Wait 'til the facts are in.
2. You can't idiot-proof everything.

I have little doubt that airplane was in perfect functioning order up 'til the moment the airframe hit the ground.

[ungeheuer]

I have little doubt that airplane was in perfect functioning order up 'til the moment the airframe hit the ground.

Maybe...

But I recommend your own advice.....  

1. Wait 'til the facts are in.

[duc_fan]

Hence my admission that there is "little doubt".  I do still have a little doubt.  Waiting 'til the facts are in before I really unload with both barrels on the guilty party...