Current Entries
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| Name: | Paul Mccarthy |
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| Location: | ICAO Montreal |
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| Comments: | This site provides me with a depth of understanding of the entire subject that was not possible before. For all who have worked on the aftermath of the accident it is a sobering reminder of why we do such work. Thanks to NZ ALPA for your unflinching dedication to the cause over all these years. I only wish we could correct the record here. Perhaps some day the truth will finally be recorded. |
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| Visit Date: | 26/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Terry Clapham |
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| Location: | Upper Hutt |
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| Comments: | This site is a wonderful memorial to a sad chapter of New Zealand history. It is apparent that a great deal of work has gone into the making of the site and the NZALPA deserve praise for their enterprise.
I well remember the evening following the disappearance of the flight when the nation collectively held its breath, hoping for the reappearance that never happened. The TV image of Morrie Davis' ashen face conceding the flight was lost when all fuel would have been exhausted. I followed every facet of the tragedy culminating in my purchase of Justice Peter Mahon's report, a document I treasure to this day and still read from time to time. An amazingly detailed and thorough investigation.
I still think from time to time of Captain Collins looking at the school atlas the evening before the flight, little knowing that the first seed of this tragedy had already been sown. The devastation Mrs Collins must have felt, not only for the loss of a loved husband but also for the implication of the content of the Chippenberger report.
We count the victims of such tragedies by counting the dead. Should we not also add in the loved ones of the dead, the recovery team and many others? One wonders what the real victim count was, thousands I would imagine. And many still suffer. Bless you all - we must learn from these events by exposing the truth. Peter Mahon did just that. |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Donald Anderson, Assistant Director Medals Policy |
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| Location: | HQ NZ Defence Force, Wellington |
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| Comments: | Thank you for providing such a comprehensive resource. Well done to all involved.
For information on the medal the NZ Government instituted in 2006 for those involved in the body recovery, crash investigation and victim identification phases of Operation Overdue see the NZ Defence Force medals website: http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz/category/f5/f5c.html
The medal is the New Zealand Special Service Medal (Erebus). Applications for the medal can still be made. Eligibility and application details are on the web page given above.
To the editors of this site: please feel free to add the photos of the medal to your website if you want to.
I will add a link from the NZDF medals site to your site in the next few days. |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Jose Linares |
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| Location: | Spain |
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| Comments: | Congratulations to the website team.
It has been a great learning experience. It not only consists in being a worthy and professional airman, but all of who are involved in flight operations should be. May we be confindent about they are, everywhere, everytime?. |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Taz1963 |
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| Location: | Hong Kong |
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| Comments: | Very well done on the site. It is a fitting memory for those who sadly paid the ultimate price on that day. This accident was only the beginning of a long and searching investigation which took its toll on the health and careers of those who sought truth and Justice. Justice Mahon and those who assisted him should be remembered for their persistance and bravery in their quest.
For those who have passed, rest in peace.
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Ron Williams |
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| Location: | Bowral, NSW, Aus |
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| Comments: | A poignant, fitting and worthwhile memorial to those lost in this accident. Well done. |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Niko van Schaik |
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| Location: | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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| Comments: | A fitting memorial.
The accident happened about the time a started my flying career. It's aftermath showed how vulnerable aircrew is when it comes to laying blame. But in that respect, in the end something good came from it. Nevertheless, even after all these years, there must be pain. One can't remember without being aware of that too.
I hope this site will serve as one of the many initiatives that will make our world a wiser and happier place. |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | María del Mar Alguacil |
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| Location: | Madrid (Spain) |
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| Comments: | It's really sad accidents must hapen to learn from others errors. Thanks for sharing all this information with the rest of your aviation family. |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Georg Fongern |
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| Location: | Germany |
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| Comments: | We learn by this case, how important the engagement of Pilots Associations are - in exploring the true reasons of an accident, in rehabilitation of the involved crews and the implementation of the lessons learned. Congratulations to that excellent website ! |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | CHATELAIN Jean-Louis |
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| Location: | Toulouse France |
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| Comments: | For me, it has been thirty years of admiration to the few men who dared to undertake what is now seen as a must: A systemic approach for an accident investigation. It was a true challenge to the existing establishment. What an achievement!
Congratulations for this great idea to reactivate the collective memories and awareness of the stake of an accident investigation.
Captain Jean-Louis CHATELAIN
Accident Investigator |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Gonzalo Fernández |
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| Location: | Mexico, City |
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| Comments: | Good luck with your site, i really liked all what i saw on it, good content, great information. Congratulations. |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Michael Niemeyer |
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| Location: | Vancouver, Canada |
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| Comments: | As a member of the Dutch Airline Pilots Association I congratulate the members of NZALPA on this remarkable website. This terrible tragedy marked a turning point in accident investigation which the airline world is thankful for. I hope that we remember that only through openness and cooperation have we greatly improved airline safety over the years since. We should all resist current efforts by worldwide lawmaking agencies to assign blame rather than improve safety. Thanks again. |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Aart Dil |
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| Location: | Bonaire |
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| Comments: | Wonderful site. Tragic accident!
This site is not only a fantastic resource for all NZ'ers, but also for all pilots flying today.
The need for objective air accident investigations is clear! |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | René Hoogendoorn |
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| Location: | Werlte Germany |
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| Comments: | As a pilot for KLM from 1970-2003 this accident has always been in the back of my mind. Especially the courage of the wife of the Captain who flatly refused to accept it was only a pilots error. The result we all know.
Don't point a finger at anyone. Always ask why and learn from it. |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Jeff Mitchell, Airbus FO, United |
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| Location: | Washington, DC |
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| Comments: | Great website. I'll enjoy learning about the flight and the accident investigation. Thank you for making this web site available. |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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