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STILL GROUNDED
So as I am reading this initial posting I am thinking hmm
FAR 121.565(a) clearly states " if engine rotation is stopped to prevent possible damage the pilot in command shall land at the nearest suitable airport, in point of time, at which a safe landing can be made." Landing in SBY certainly would not qualify. Fortunately someone posted the link of the ATC tapes from CHO where they actually diverted, not SBY. Slipping off to a maintenance base a 100 miles out of the way most likely would not have worked out well for the flight crew or the dispatcher.
Well done, just another fine example of what many things us simple regional pilots can do. When is the congressional hearing on this?
If you take the time to carefully read what is posted without first coming to conclusion you will see the crew had TWO different and unrelated diversion due to malfunction in two different airplanes. One to SBY and one to CHO. And they did an awesome job in the handling of the two different situation with great airman and desicion making skills.
I'm sorry to be a lit bit harsh on you but I personally know the captain and I will not accept from you that he deviated from that FAR on this situation. I can testify He will never compromise safety or go against any regulation just to help out the company. My highest recognition to the crew for this fine demostration of what Piedmont crews are made of
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