Just an observation based on Matthew Kernan’s statement “Many of my colleagues have been flying for a “regional” for more than 30 years and have more aviation experience than a predominant amount of non-regional pilots.” Please note that the co-pilot was 24 and had been flying only a year and a half. Based upon the ATC recording she was flying the plane, as it was a female voice, and the pilot is the one who would be confirming approach. I personally have flown on Dash-8 for over 15 years to commute to CLT, and was always concerned when I saw the 20 something flying the plane (not trying to be bias or disconcerting to the serious of this crash), but given the weather conditions, I question why the more experienced pilot was not flying the plane. My condolences to all the families and the flight crew families.
