The US is strict about paperwork. The prescribed procedures for maintenance of an aircraft are detailed and precise. Certain things must be done at certain times. All must be documented meticulously.

The problem with maintenance begins where documents are signed by people when the work was not performed. The FAA can never find such anomalies until an aircraft component fails during flight. At that point, a detailed investigation is commenced.

The proficiency of pilots varies widely depending on the airline and the size of the aircraft. You can have a young fellow with less than 2500 hours fling a turboprop commuter aircraft.

In this accident, apparently, the pilot flying the aircraft had less than 100 hours in the type. No surprise that he screwed up the approach.............the surprise is the fact that the pilot not flying (the Captain) didn't take it away from him way before the airspeed dropped below 130 kts. Once they are 10kt. below target airspeed, it's about time for a go around............can't get it back to target speed and stabilized in time for a proper landing.