ALPA-S statement on ASC's report on the SQ006 accident
26/4/2002

In line with the position of IFALPA, the Air Line Pilots Association Singapore wish to state categorically that the conclusions contained in the Report of the Aviation Safety Council (ASC) of Taiwan seem to be at variance with the reported facts in several particulars.

The ASC Report has highlighted pilot error as the probable cause. The attempt to label various causal factors as "risk factors" seem to call into question the partiality of the Report. It does not serve any purpose, but a play of words.

We believe the analysis was flawed and could be dramatically improved.

We fully support the goal of the investigation to improve safety. We feel unfortunately the analysis has marred an otherwise excellent investigation.

The Air Line Pilots Association Singapore will in due course, after further deliberation with IFALPA and aviation accident experts, expand upon the perceived deficiencies in the Taiwan ASC Report.

We regret that such an event took place. The grief that resulted still remains. But it is critical in the aviation industry that Accident Reports are impartial and relentless in the pursuit of the Truth.