Comments by "Bob thebomb" (@bobthebomb1596) on "The Kegworth Air Disaster | British Midland flight 92" video.

@bobl78 Did you watch the video?
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@SJF15 Because all the indicators pointed to them having made the correct decision in shutting down the RHD engine.
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@KingoftheJuice18 I am trying to point out why they did not think to send anyone to look at the engines and why, without the benefit of hindsight, their decision is understandable. Firstly, their initial indications (and previous experience) suggested that the RHD engine was at fault. Their initial actions appeared to work, "confirming" their conclusions. Their working practices at the time led to them having a high workload. It is somewhat simplistic to say "They should have done...." because hindsight has given us an insight they did not have. Of course if they had sent someone to look at the engines, in this case, the accident would have been avoided. The important lesson to learn though is why they did not think to do it.
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@KingoftheJuice18 My understanding is irrelevant, what matters is theirs. The video clearly explains the factors that led to the decision to ignore the vibration sensors in favour of other inputs. As pointed out elsewhere, a classic example of human confirmation bias.
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@NiHaoMike64 Yes, an unfortunate human trait. Probably originates from "I can't hear it anymore, I must be running the right way."
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@SJF15 Ffs. The point of this thread is that the pilots THOUGHT they had done everything right. They believed this because they had succumbed to "confirmation bias" whereby the responses from the aeroplane to their actions appeared to confirm their diagnosis of the problem. This accident is a good example of how a natural reaction to an emergency can cause the unwary to make incorrect decisions. Why do commenters find this so hard to understand?
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@mynameisgladiator1933 I suggest you re-watch the video and LISTEN to the commentary.
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@mickeypopa You missed the point. This is a lesson in how NOT to respond.
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@hb1338 A contributory factor along with others. As pointed out the primary reason was confirmation bias.
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