Good job DL crew!
11-08-2009, 06:00 PM
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Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: CR7 FO
Posts: 141
Saw that unfold as I was driving by to pick the in-laws up from the airport. It all looked very orderly and by the book. It is always reassuring to see that you can count on nothing but true professionalism from pilots, FAs, ARFF and law enforcement when you need it most. Well done everyone!
11-08-2009, 06:35 PM
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Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: A320 CA
Posts: 973
Originally Posted by aa73
on the MD88 that ground evaced today in ATL with the engine fire.
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11-08-2009, 06:38 PM
#6
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
Originally Posted by reddog25
Was the evac necessary? Often we are 'spring loaded' to dump Pax on taxiways. Injuries normally occur. If the fire was uncontrolled that's one thing, if not probably better to keep them on board. Tough call to make in either case.
Was thinking the same thing.... cargo with smoke pouring out is one thing- I'd be very hesitant about popping the kiddie play slides for an engine fire, though.
11-08-2009, 06:45 PM
#9
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: A-320
Posts: 239
So you would take the chance of a re-ignition while you're taxiing to the gate? I would rather be safe than sorry. A couple bumps and bruises would be easy to explain away, not evacuating because it was "only an engine fire" and having something really bad happen is something not so easy to explain.
11-08-2009, 06:46 PM
#10
Day puke
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: Out.
Posts: 3,865
Originally Posted by reddog25
Was the evac necessary? Often we are 'spring loaded' to dump Pax on taxiways. Injuries normally occur. If the fire was uncontrolled that's one thing, if not probably better to keep them on board. Tough call to make in either case.
Nice job Folks!
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