Airplane Quote by Deborah Hersman
“We actually are waiting for more people to be killed before we can do something that makes sense. We don't kill enough people in aviation to merit regulatory changes.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Aviation Safety Forum, 2015
Regulatory change often waits for catastrophic loss, highlighting a reactive safety culture.
In simple terms: Safety rules change after tragedies, not before.
Key Takeaway
Advocate proactive safety measures.
Themes
safety
policy
reactivity
Mood
critical
urgent
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- airline operations
- government hearings
- industry standards
Key Concepts
risk management
regulation
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we incentivize preventive action?
- What barriers stop early safety reforms?
A Different Perspective
Waiting for tragedy is ethically problematic.
