‘Spelling mistake’ reversed meaning of Aer Lingus manager’s finding in disciplinary probe (opens original article in a new tab)

A senior Aer Lingus manager admitted a spelling mistake in an investigation report altered its meaning, leading to disputes over whether a safety report was required after a flight's navigation issue.

• A senior Aer Lingus manager admitted a spelling mistake in an investigation report altered its meaning.
• The manager's report incorrectly used 'believe' instead of 'belie' to describe the safety manual's guidance on filing reports.
• The dispute centers on whether a safety report was required after a flight's navigation issue.