Laptops Contributed To Pilot Error
Federal safety investigators are citing use of laptop computers among the factors that caused a Northwest Airlines pilot and copilot to become distracted and overshoot their destination of Minneapolis by 150 miles. What do you think?
“Well, flying Northwest is such a pleasure that I'm sure most passengers would jump at the chance to log an extra 150 miles with the airline."”
Alexis Carter –
Aperture Mask-Etcher“I remember a simpler time when tipsy pilots were busy clinking glasses together instead of looking at websites as they sailed past their destinations."”
Davis Sheedy –
Machine Operator“It could have been worse. That plane could have been going to Barcelona. Can you imagine missing Barcelona?! So frustrating."”
Ryan Hayes –
Systems Analyst



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