Is the skyguide air traffic controller to blame for the fighter jet fall?
Swiss fighter jet crashed: Military judiciary is guilty of leaking lots about negligent killing, pilot is acquitted
The military justice clarifies the question of guilt in a fatal accident and confirms the previous judgments. It remains controversial what the teachings are of it.
A year ago, she condemned the air traffic controller in use for negligent killing for a conditional fine of 60 daily rates. He was responsible for the pilot’s death because he had assigned him too deep flight altitude after the radar connection between the jets. The court, on the other hand, freely spoke the pre -flying military pilots. Although he started too steeply, he did not commit a breach of diligence.
The military prosecutor continued the verdict, he demanded that both defendant fines of 90 daily rates. The pilot, on the other hand, fights for an acquittal.
Why is that important?
In a hundred years, the Air Force recorded 350 accident dead. Deaths have become less common in recent times. Therefore it is important to learn something from every accident.
The Meiringen crime scene: Here the F/A-18 started, which smashed on the susten massif.
- The 42-year-old Pilot is guilty Because of negligent killing. The court speaks free of charge in ancillary points. He receives a fine of 60 daily rates and has to cover high procedural costs. So the judgment remains the same.
- The 41-year-old Pilot is acquitted again.
This is how the military appellate court presents itself before the negotiation. The chair is ready for the accused.
- The Air Force should procure a new round search radar with 3D display of the departures. In the event of an accident, he sat in front of an ancient complex.
- The pilot in the radar room should receive direct telephone connections to those responsible at the headquarters in Dübendorf. In the event of an accident, he lost time through a ring call.
Research by CH Media showed that both demands have not yet been met. The air protection company Skyguide confirmed this on request. The Air Force reacted with one « Correction »in which she strangely confirmed the most important facts. The case has triggered a struggle for the sovereignty of the interpretation of flight safety.
The Quadradar radar device: The air traffic controller worked in the accident. Today it is in the Air Museum in Dübendorf.
The following applies in civilian flying: “Safety First”. The following applies to the Air Force: “Mission First – Safety Always”. Skyguide works for both areas and gets into a conflict of goals.
