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In this publication I analyze the responsibility that must be taken when reporting on the events surrounding a plane crash.
With the latest events that were public knowledge of a mediatic and unfortunate plane crash, an idea was born in my head.
The ethics of what is right or wrong to publish and spread on social networks, especially with unconfirmed information or from official sources.
As I reviewed earlier, we are all free to write what we believe is correct and no one is the owner of the truth or the only one to be able to spread it, but there's a fine line between informing and misinforming.
In order to get visitors, clicks o más seguidores algunos medios o cuentas publican lo que se conoce como «fake news» o también fotos o videos no confirmados.
Possibly, more than once I published unconfirmed information just to have the scoop, but you have to evolve and learn from the power you have in your hands when reporting.
Report a plane crash
- The first thing that must be taken into account is that every plane accident has human beings and family members seriously injured by the news., so the first thing is respect for them and also, airline workers.
- The only way to know what happened in a plane crash is to wait for the report, so any previous information is just speculation or false information.
- Do not give opinions with possible causes for knowing about airplanes or because something was seen in a photo, only official research will tell and it may take months to years.
- Sharing photos of bodies is terrible and should never be done.
- Photos of parts of the plane is manageable, citing the sources and remembering to respect those involved.
- Videos of the alleged crashed plane where its veracity cannot be confirmed, you should always avoid them.
- Lists with passenger names go back to the first point, respect to relatives.
Where to find out about a plane crash?
I can't tell you where to read your news, everyone is free to trust the information that your favorite media publishes, but you can check other sources of opinion.
I personally always look for reputable Aviation accounts like Aviation Safety, Flight Radar 24, FAA, aircraft manufacturers or other, but the best ones will always be the official accounts of the airline in question and the aeronautical authority of the country where the event took place.
I say this because some or many traditional media are unaware of the industry looking for headlines that generate controversy and noise.
This is an opinion post, given some comments that have been made on my networks regarding what should or should not be shared when a plane crash occurs.
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Hi Nicolas, as a specialist in air accident management and having managed the terrible Lapa accident, I wanted to give you my opinion.
The function of spokesperson in an accident is very important and should be designated with an agreement between the airline or company and the aeronautical authority and must be part of the company's accident management plan incorporated into the Airport Emergency Plan and it will be determined what What is said at the meeting of the COE emergency operations center since the situation is very changing minute by minute
Let's take into account that the spokesperson must resist and know how to answer the questions of the media without giving incorrect or insufficient information and counteract what was said by the circumstantial spokespersons. ( airport employees or public)
summarizing ( It's a difficult topic)The coordination of communication between all the protagonists and authorities of what is transmitted and how it is transmitted is unfailingly necessary.
Hello Sergio, What a good explanation that you share with us and I totally agree with you in all your opinion. Effective communication is key and does not generate misunderstandings or interpretations.
Surely anyone who knows aviation and has some knowledge of accidents will know where to look for such information., the problem is the usual consumer who reads sensational and speculative headlines, however I also know that people who have no experience processing this type of information do not omit their own comments or opinions, they always turn to an expert, so ultimately the media are the main culprits of the tabloids that seek to sell more regardless of what you say in your article about the sensitivity of those involved in a passenger accident, relatives, crew etc.… So it is a great responsibility for blogs or pages like these to overcome those barriers of disinformation of the common media to arrive and immediately bring truthful information about an event that requires that objective news attached to the facts based on reliable sources.… Greetings and happy flights…
Thanks, good comment.