Jim Hall
Jim Hall
closely couple flight possible replicate run
We're going to run approximately 10 flight tests, ... A couple of those will try to replicate as closely as possible TWA 800.
action aggressive crash dangers eliminate flight fuel gratifying identified identify potential pursued sources spark tank
It is gratifying that aggressive regulatory action is being pursued to identify and eliminate one of the dangers identified by the (NTSB) ... in its investigation of the crash of TWA Flight 800 -- potential ignition sources that could spark a fuel tank explosion,
actions controls crew electronic flight help imagery issues pilot resolve
The availability of electronic imagery would help resolve issues surrounding flight crew actions in the cockpit. For example, it would tell us which pilot was at the controls and what controls were being manipulated.
accident flight leg occurred previous
We will substantiate what occurred on the flight leg previous to the accident flight.
crew discussing existing flight problem recording
As the recording began, the flight crew was discussing an existing problem with the airplane's stabilizer trim,
cannot circumstance explain flight profile resulted time
We cannot at this time explain the circumstances that were occurring on Flight 990 that resulted in the flight profile I just described,
flights learned lessons progress result safer states united
I think that progress has been made, and I think that the flights that take off each and every day in the United States are safer as a result of the lessons learned from TWA 800,
based bits caused cockpit data event evidence far flight mechanical radar recovered seen sign small thus voice
Based on the evidence we have seen thus far -- the flight data recorder, the cockpit voice recorder, radar data and the small bits of wreckage that have been recovered -- we have found, so far, no sign of a mechanical or weather-related event that could have caused this accident,
cockpit confident contained data extensive flight following information quality questions recorder voice
because of the quality of the cockpit voice recorder and the extensive information contained on the flight data recorder, I am confident that many of the questions we have, you have, and the individuals following this investigation have around the world have, will be answered.
attention close consider government paid people thorn trying
When I was in government I always paid close attention to whistleblowers. While sometimes people consider them a thorn in the side, many times they're very conscientious individuals who are trying to do their job.
normal possible setting
We want it be as normal a setting as possible and not have them stigmatized as being retarded.
developed dollars eliminate frustrated government identify lack mandate political reluctance risks solution step tax
Where I get frustrated is when we use government tax dollars to identify problems, we have developed a solution with our government tax dollars, but we have a reluctance to step in and mandate the solutions. What we lack sometimes is the political will to eliminate some of the risks that are still out there.
flew knew
We want someone who knew the pilots, who flew with the pilots,
Yes, it's a big deal, but you take it in stride.