Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"The Investigator in Charge estimates a 10-month timeline for the investigation. The first phase, data gathering is estimated to take approximately 45 days, although some further data gathering remains to be completed. Analysis of the data is estimated to take 90 days followed by a preliminary report with conclusions 120 days afterward.
Preparation of the final report and review by involved parties and States is estimated at a further 30 days each."

Source: From an NTSB update on the status of the investigation into a midair between a privately operated Legacy 600 and a Gol Boeing 737. In light of all the finger-pointing that is going on in this unnecessarily divisive international investigation, it seemed germane to note that the NTSB designates this to be an investigation that is FAR from over.  

FMI: www.ntsb.gov