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?

(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.]

Originally Posted by 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?

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)

[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/...-2010-027.aspx