Airline probed as passenger planes 'drop'

[Paul McFarlane]

So, do you think the word 'drop' and it's derivatives was used to make the artlicle sound more dramatic to the public or was it just poor use of the english language?:rolleyes:

(I'm not saying that going below LSALT isn't unsafe, I'm merely commenting on the way it has been reported without using the word descend!)

[Matt N.]

So, do you think the word 'drop' and it's derivatives was used to make the artlicle sound more dramatic to the public or was it just poor use of the english language?:rolleyes:


Maybe just a reporter who wasn't familiar with the correct terminology?

[Paul McFarlane]

It almost seems as if there is a requirement to upgrade the word 1 level beyond what is required:

dropped = plummeted

descended = dropped

landed = crashed

(all said with tongue firmly planted in cheek):p

[Philip Argy]

At least they didn't say "went down"! :)

[Maikha Ly]

I hope I'm not the only one, but I naturally ignore any media reporting about aviation, particularly in a negative light.

[D Chan]

and straight to the source: http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2010/aair/ao-2010-027.aspx