Even if more functions were automated, two pilots means that neither will cave under pressure because you’ve got a buddy by your side who is doing all they can to get the plane safely back to land.
It can still happen, but is much less likely.
I would agree to “only one pilot” in such cases where this is the only human being on the plane.
Huh, I’m surprised this didn’t happen in the United States first.
Four railroads have asked federal appeals courts to throw out a new rule that would require two-person train crews in most circumstances, saying the mandate is arbitrary, capricious and an illegal abuse of discretion.
https://apnews.com/article/two-man-train-crew-railroad-rule-lawsuit-119dd28129843d3c4b12a1d76f015c9a
It’s none of those things listed. Oof.
Yeah it’s pretty fucking insane, especially considering there was a massive derailment/chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio the year before.
TW: self harm
Did they forget about the time a Germanwings pilot deliberately crashed his plane to commit suicide?
That case single handedly destroyed any chance of mental health care for pilots. Rest easy that if your pilot has issues, they have literally no way of gettting help without losing their career.
Good. This was such an obviously stupid and dangerous idea.
