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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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| Name: | Chris Lawrence |
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| Location: | Australia/Hong Kong |
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| Comments: | This is a fantastic legacy to the tragedy that shook us all when it occured - only to be overtaken by the initial conclusions of the investigation.
The change in investigative techniques and the depth of detail to which the subsequent Royal Commission committed itself has had long lasting and beneficial changes to accident investigations worldwide. As International Pilots, we have all benefitted from the change of attitude these professionals brought about.
Whilst any accident is tragic, the consequences of this one has meant that these professionals have not died in vain.
Our thoughts and prayers are still with you all and your families left behind.
Congratulations to all at NZALPA - it is credit to you that you still remember your colleagues.
Chris Lawrence |
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| Visit Date: | 25/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Carlos Limon |
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| Location: | Chertsey, UK |
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| Comments: | I want to congratulate NZ ALPA for their initiative to launch this site.
The sacrifice of Crew and Passengers that lost their lives on Mt Erebus in 1979 will not be in vain, as long as the lessons learned from the TE 901 tragic accident are contributing to save lives up to date.
We are enjoying safer operations thanks to this inconceivable sacrifice and the hard work and commitment of persons like Capt. Gordon Vette and Hon. Justice Peter Mahon.
I was honored to met and present the Presidential citation to Capt. Gordon Vetter during the 2009 IFALPA Conference at Auckland.
I recognize the NZ ALPA effort to keep alive the memory of those who perished that tragically day in Antarctica; because this reminiscence will keep us in mind every single day that we need to work harder to have a safer industry and we must ensure not having a similar accident ever again.
It is an honor to have NZ ALPA as an IFALPA member.
Sincerely
Capt. Carlos Limon
IFALPA President
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| Visit Date: | 24/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Andy Skipp |
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| Location: | Manchester, UK |
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| Comments: | Good luck with the site.
It is a resource and a reminder that flight safety is paramount.
We should learn from every incident and aim to achieve the highest possible standards in aviation safety. |
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| Visit Date: | 24/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Patrick Magisson |
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| Location: | Toulouse |
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| Comments: | This is a wonderful example on how a tragic piece of aeronautical history can be brought to a message of guidance to hope and dedication for future improvement in flight safety. Congratulation ! |
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| Visit Date: | 24/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Ted Murphy |
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| Location: | Ireland |
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| Comments: | Well Done to everyone involved. As well as the need to tell and remember there is a valuable learning resource here too. As well as remembering what happened, the extraordinary amount of effort required, and the level of professional input by NZ ALPA to achieve justice are valuable lessons for all pilot asssociations - especially those from smaller associations working in smaller airlines. |
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| Visit Date: | 24/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Frank John |
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| Location: | ALPA Singapore |
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| Comments: | It is always tough to lose a friend or colleague in an air accident. Yet the pain never goes away until we are satisfied the he did not 'cause' the accident. We hope as with all air accidents that we learn from them, never to repeat them. May they rest in peace. |
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| Visit Date: | 24/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Hein Kuipers |
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| Location: | The Netherlands |
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| Comments: | The story of TE901 has been , and will be one of tragedy, perseverance and justice for those who lost their lives on Erebus. As said many times, this tragic disaster changed the way accidents are investigated. Pilots all over the world should realize what Erebus stands for.
Thank you for making this possible. |
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| Visit Date: | 24/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Tim Thomas |
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| Location: | Auckland |
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| Comments: | I'm proud to have worked on this website, and have learnt so much about the Erebus tragedy in the process. What a great resource it is! Thanks to all who have contributed, and may this site educate many for years to come. |
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| Visit Date: | 24/06/2009 |
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| Name: | BOB DAWSON |
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| Location: | RAUMATI BEACH |
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| Comments: | My friend , the late Bill Willis , was an Air New Zealand Captain , he took me to the Waikumete Cemetary to view the Erebus Grave site . Your Website is wonderful ,much of it I read thru tears . |
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| Visit Date: | 24/06/2009 |
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| Name: | Robert Mason |
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| Location: | Wellington (at conference) |
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| Comments: | Congratulations to all at NZALPA. The Erebus accident marks a significant turning point in aviation and a terrible reminder of the real responsibility we all, as aviation professionals, carry on behalf of those that entrust their lives and loved ones to us.
This accident was a personal tragedy for many throughout New Zealand and the pain was shared by friends and family the world around. Despite this aviation, and New Zealand, have emerged stronger. I had the absolute pleasure to be part of NZALPA's conference in 2008 at which some of the personal stories were shared (and recounted on this site). I had the honour of dining that night with Maria Collins, wife of Captain Jim Collins the skipper of TE901. An amazing woman in her own right she cannot praise NZALPA enough for the support shown to her family and those who lost loved ones in the accident.
NZALPA's dedication to ensuring that the lessons learnt are not lost to the world whilst at the same time providing a lasting memorial for all is a testimonial to the strength and character of the association and the many staff, officials, members and families that make it up. The collaboration shown by industry, media, public and NZALPA in the development of this site show that we can work together and that community spirit is alive and well in New Zealand. The 257 on board TE901 live on through those of us who remember and the website launched today will do much to help future generations understand what happened and the importance of ensuring that history is not repeated.
We here in Australia applaud your continuing efforts in championing the cause of safety improvements in the industry and I am certain they are echoed globally.
Congratulations NZALPA.
Robert Mason
President, Civil Air
The Australian ATC Association |
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| Visit Date: | 24/06/2009 |
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