Flight 1143

[marco90821]

FLT 1143, PHL-MSY, made an emergency landing in the scheduled arrival city this morning. One hydraulic system failed, leaving a pool of fluid in the belly of the aircraft. The mechanic said the plane is going nowhere and is currently parked at the gate. The crew noticed the gauge going down when they were near ATL. They wanted to divert into ATL but the knuckleheads in Tempe couldn't make a decision. The capt. regrets not making the choice himself to divert realizing now the severity of the situation. Equipment was E190.

 

[NiceLandingCaptain]

FLT 1143, PHL-MSY, made an emergency landing in the scheduled arrival city this morning. One hydraulic system failed, leaving a pool of fluid in the belly of the aircraft. The mechanic said the plane is going nowhere and is currently parked at the gate. The crew noticed the gauge going down when they were near ATL. They wanted to divert into ATL but the knuckleheads in Tempe couldn't make a decision. The capt. regrets not making the choice himself to divert realizing now the severity of the situation. Equipment was E190.

I guess you were right there, so you have the authority to describe your myopic views of the incident - and your idiotic views of "Tempe." The decision to divert in an emergency is the Captain's. The crew is required to inform OCC of their decision to divert. OCC is responsible to render any assistance they can. Tempe has nothing to do with these types of situations - you see, OCC is in PIT.

So, who's the knucklehead now, knucklehead? :huh:

 

[marco90821]

Being that I spoke to the crew soon after the incident, receiving firsthand information, I would say you are.

 

[Edward]

If this gets out of hand any farther it is going to be closed & time off given.

 

[rjh]

Being that I spoke to the crew soon after the incident, receiving firsthand information, I would say you are.

The OCC employees (in PIT) can make suggestions and can try to convince the captain what they would prefer happen, but in the end the decision rests with the captain. It's doubtful the employees in OCC would have even consulted any member of management in Tempe about a possible diversion. The decision making is between the captain and the dispatcher, often with input from maintenance control, the planning units, and the OCC manager.

 

[hula-flyguy]

Yep, rjh is spot on. Management has NO say in a situation like this. Captain's decision all the way with imput from dispatch and MCT control.

 

[luvthe9]

I guess you were right there, so you have the authority to describe your myopic views of the incident - and your idiotic views of "Tempe." The decision to divert in an emergency is the Captain's. The crew is required to inform OCC of their decision to divert. OCC is responsible to render any assistance they can. Tempe has nothing to do with these types of situations - you see, OCC is in PIT.

So, who's the knucklehead now, knucklehead? :huh:

100% right, The Captain always has the final say!!! TEMPE has nothing to do with it OCC is in PIT in case you did not know.

 

[dariencc]

Disregard post. Got some bad info.

 

[luvthe9]

Check Airman in right seat. That is where the decision came from. Just trying to help the company, I'm sure. :down:

There should be one less check airman on the 190 by Monday. ( if that is true)