The stakes are getting higher and higher each day in the Alaska Air Flight 261 inquiry, as the safety board investigates the circumstances surrounding the deadly crash. National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Deborah Hersman has recently asserted that the investigation will be an exhaustive one due to the high stakes involved. She stated that the NTSB wants to do its due diligence in order to determine the cause of the accident as soon as possible.
Hersman has made it clear that the investigation is of paramount importance, especially considering the shocking events that occurred. On January 31st, the aircraft encountered turbulence and went into a tailspin, subsequently killing all 88 people onboard. The event has rattled the aviation world and placed intense scrutiny on the safety board.
Hersman has spoken out on the increased pressure that the agency has been facing since then, stating that the agency is ready to handle the responsibility. She spoke of the involvement that NTSB takes in investigations like this one, with several steps taken to ensure accuracy and correctness. Along with the inquiry, they will be taking into account testimonies and other evidence in order to form a comprehensive report on the matter.
In her statement, the NTSB chairwoman made it clear that the investigation needs to be handled with the utmost care. Though the pressure is certainly high, she declared that the board is more dedicated than ever to thoroughly examine the case and deliver the optimum results. She expressed that the board has had numerous similar investigations in the past, and knows how to properly tackle the job.
The comprehensive evaluation of this case is a top priority for the safety board as the public awaits its findings. As Deborah Hersman declared, “The stakes are high…we are committed to getting answers for those who were lost.”
