Originally Posted by
ShyGuy
Sorry for a completely random question but I was recently watching a investigation video about the ASA in Carrolton GA. The FA and FO made it and it mentioned the FA never flew again, and that the FO needed lots of surgeries/procedures but he was flying.
Anyone know how his recovery was? Was he able to hold a 1st class med and continue flying for ASA? Still at ASA, Delta, .....?
Capt was in my crashpad and was a great guy. Met his lovely wife and two small boys one weekend when we were both on reserve. Matt, the FO, is a tremendous person and even jokes about his situation (appearance etc). The FA (Rhonda? not sure) did a great job getting people off that plane. She was, and is, pretty mentally scared from the crash, who wouldn't be. The Company allowed her time off to recover and it was for quite awhile as I recall. She came back slowly just flying as a passenger and I don't remember if she tried to actually work a flight. Either way she couldn't do it and retired/resigned. That crew saved a lot of lives that day due to their skill. I also heard that the Capt constantly transmitted what was occurring on the way down which was a great help to investigators and such. A hell of a man, RIP Capt Ed Gannaway.