[clawrence3]

What do you think about cutting off TV coverage to passengers during an emergency landing?

[RVN Airplane Driver]

Not much of an emergency...the door was open...move on..nothing here...save your prayers for a real deal!!!

[My2Cents]

If I were the pilot, I would have. But on the "nosegear" emergency landing at LAX, the passengers watched the whole thing on CNN.

[naturalman1975]

Honestly, if I was on that plane, I'd want to be as informed as possible. So I'd want the coverage. The fact that some people might not be able to handle seeing it, isn't a reason to deny information to those who are able to handle it.

Now, at the same time, I absolutely think it should be the Captain's call - he is responsible for his aircraft and if he thinks that a panic is possible or something like that that could impede his ability to safeguard his passengers and plane, then I think he should have the right to cut things off. But it's something that should be decided by the Captain at the time - and most of the time, I think you're better off letting the passengers see what is happening.

To me it's a matter of respect. And when it comes down to it, most people are capable of acting appropriately - sure, they might be scared, but most people can handle the fear.