Originally Posted by
shoelu
Come on, really?
You honestly believe that a ramper brings up a potentially abnormal component of the aircraft and it is blown off?
The push back driver that is in direct communication with the crew is the one responsible for the walk around. That person directly communicates that the aircraft has been inspected and ready for pushback.
It happens plenty. "We'll take it back to BWI and take care of it there." Most of the rampers don't even bring stuff up, just let it go as is. Just because it's been inspected doesn't mean they know what they were looking at.
You also didn't believe me when I took one look at the LGA landing video and immediately identified that is a very unstable approach. I know you've got your bias, but open up your eyes!