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I've been digging through the details of Megan Casey's case, and I'm curious about the role fatigue played in this tragic accident. The NTSB report mentioned that the pilot, John Fleming, had been awake for nearly 17 hours before the flight took off. It’s alarming how these things can slip under the radar until it's too late. Fatigue can seriously impact decision-making skills, especially during critical moments.
Has anyone else looked into cases where pilot fatigue was a contributing factor? It seems like something that should be more heavily regulated. I can't help but wonder if stricter rest regulations or more thorough checks could prevent such accidents in the future. It's so disheartening to think that something as basic as sleep could have possibly altered the course of these lives.
This case has always left me pondering about the differences in occupant recovery. It's perplexing how wreckage from the plane could be found, and yet, some passengers remain missing. I'm curious if currents in Lake Erie at that time might have played a part in where wreckage and, unfortunately, remains were dispersed. The lake has swallowing depths and unpredictable currents that might have shifted parts miles away from the crash site. Maritime and aviation disasters often seem to puzzle search crews in similar ways. I wonder if any techniques have improved or if there was anything missing in their search methodology that might help future recovery efforts be more successful. Anyone with nautical experience have thoughts on this?