Thank you for your expert analysis of this tragedy looking for a place to happen. If they would have taken the time to consult people such as yourself, this would have never happened. Short cutting hard won knowledge is seldom successful as the lessons learned from such a arrogant endeavor have been learned already by others. This is sadly an example of gross egotistical stupidity that has now resulted in unnecessary loss of life.

I worked in R&D electrical engineering years ago and learned quickly that what appears workable theoretically often does not meet expectations in the actual application. Engineers and some project mangers, often have type A egos bigger than the state of Texas. Those anons that are either engineers, or work with engineers, know exactly what I mean. Their egos and overestimation of their own abilities can most certainly lead to tragedies like this sub.

Before moving forward with any project, I utilized the expertise and input of various people at all stages of production and operation - including repair. Their insight was critical. I never wanted anyone hurt, or worse yet killed, from anything I put my hand to. With the help of God, he taught me how to keep my ego in check and take the time and effort to humbly consult with those that knew more concerning their particular wheelhouse - heaven forbid I should tell a veteran how to do their job or to underestimate the importance of their experience. No one was ever hurt or killed on any project I ever worked with due to lack of working out the bugs prior to launch - thank God. Neither was any project I worked on called back to be reengineered because of lack of sufficient problem solving prior to production.

Thank you for your service.