Dangerous situations, violent incidents and accidents are part of our existence, are part of the reality and the conditions under which we exist as human beings. We can do much to limit the possibilities of accidents happening, but we cannot avoid them. It is a fact that we must ascertain and accept that accidents happen. It is not a question of “IF” but “WHEN”.

Within aviation we also have to face the fact that dangerous and stressful situations occur—and when accidents occur within the field of aviation, the consequences are often grave.