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pritchke · 07-08-2004, 12:46 PM

I can't believe this is still being discussed or that this pilot is still not willing to admit he made a mistake. Here is some more news.

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2...512717-ap.html

NEW ORLEANS (CP) - A U.S. fighter pilot who was fined for bombing Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan plans to file a lawsuit against the air force over the public release of documents in the case, his lawyer said Thursday.

He is still not willing to say he deserves some blame. His mission commander on the flight who did not drop the bombs took his punishment, and retired with some dignity.

While there was obviously a breakdown in communications with the pilots. I don't feel they should not be held slightly accountable. I feel the fine and disciplinary action was reasonable and the two pilots should have just accepted there punishment considering what they could have gotten. I also agree there should be changes to procedure if the current procedure didn't work. It is also possible the procedure that led to the event was not followed.

[ 07-08-2004, 12:47 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

07-08-2004, 12:46 PM	#6
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 50 Posts: 3,491	I can't believe this is still being discussed or that this pilot is still not willing to admit he made a mistake. Here is some more news. http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2...512717-ap.html NEW ORLEANS (CP) - A U.S. fighter pilot who was fined for bombing Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan plans to file a lawsuit against the air force over the public release of documents in the case, his lawyer said Thursday. He is still not willing to say he deserves some blame. His mission commander on the flight who did not drop the bombs took his punishment, and retired with some dignity. While there was obviously a breakdown in communications with the pilots. I don't feel they should not be held slightly accountable. I feel the fine and disciplinary action was reasonable and the two pilots should have just accepted there punishment considering what they could have gotten. I also agree there should be changes to procedure if the current procedure didn't work. It is also possible the procedure that led to the event was not followed. [ 07-08-2004, 12:47 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]