Sydney Airport Message Board - Airline probed as passenger planes 'drop'

Sydney Airport Message Board (http://www.yssyforum.net/board/index.php)

- International Industry (http://www.yssyforum.net/board/forumdisplay.php?f=4)

- - Airline probed as passenger planes 'drop' (http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=5370)

Paul McFarlane

11th May 2010 12:56 PM

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.

11th May 2010 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul McFarlane (Post 46475)

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

11th May 2010 03:51 PM

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

11th May 2010 07:37 PM

Descended?

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

Maikha Ly

12th May 2010 07:51 PM

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

D Chan

13th May 2010 01:31 AM

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

All times are GMT +10. The time now is 08:25 PM.