2005.09.21 Emergency Landing jetBlue flight

[concernedperson]

This is a skill for the most rudimentary pilots but of course, I live in Delta territory.

 

[fran]

This former pilot is saying this really isn't a big deal. Oh, good........they don't even practice this problem emergency.

The reporter said he thinks there's 139 people up there that would disagree.

JMHO
fran

 

[fran]

CHannel 4 is talking to Jet Blue Fran..I think they may be more on it?

LOL, from the source. Of course. :silenced:

fran

 

[JBean]

This former pilot is saying this really isn't a big deal. Oh, good........they don't even practice this problem emergency.

The reporter said he thinks there's 139 people up there that would disagree.

JMHO
fran

Boy you got that right Fran!
Channel 4 is still saying they will not attempt to land until they burn off more fuel..minimum of 60-90 minutes.

 

[Sniffy38]

Can you just imagine being onboard that flight and watching it happen on TV? MSNBC was one of the stations chosen to be shown during flights. They said that each person has their own TV - no first class.

God bless the pilot, crew and all the passengers.

 

[fran]

Boy you got that right Fran!
Channel 4 is still saying they will not attempt to land until they burn off more fuel..minimum of 60-90 minutes.

From what I've heard, at the end of the day, it's up to the pilot when they land. He has the final say.

They're talking to the Fire Dept who is lining the runway at LAX, 25 Left, and they don't know when it's going to land. They are saying stay away from that side of the airport.

They need to land before sunset because the sun would be right in the pilot's eye.

JMHO
fran

 

[JBean]

From what I've heard, at the end of the day, it's up to the pilot when they land. He has the final say.

They're talking to the Fire Dept who is lining the runway at LAX, 25 Left, and they don't know when it's going to land. They are saying stay away from that side of the airport.

They need to land before sunset because the sun would be right in the pilot's eye.

JMHO
fran

They are interviewing the Long beach Fire chief and he said as of a minute ago they have been told to stay on standby. Although it looks like LAX, they may change their mind at the last.

 

[fran]

They are interviewing the Long beach Fire chief and he said as of a minute ago they have been told to stay on standby. Although it looks like LAX, they may change their mind at the last.

Now they're saying they'll land before 6:00.

fran

 

[concernedperson]

If the pilot is up to his skills it will be OK. No worry. As he should be.

 

[JBean]

Now they're saying they'll land before 6:00.

fran

This is really incredible. Like a movie. They are also saying 16 minutes at LAX on channel 4 now,.,per JetBlue

 

[JBean]

I got bumped off this flight:



http://www.airdisaster.com/special/special-aa191.shtml

 

[T'sNana]

OHHH MYYYY GOSH!! You were blessed!

I got bumped off this flight:



http://www.airdisaster.com/special/special-aa191.shtml

 

[JBean]

OHHH MYYYY GOSH!! You were blessed!

Thank my lucky stars every day. There was a mix up on my reservation and i had to leave one day early on the same flight. i was so mad i had to cut my trip short. But it is sad to know that someone was in my seat.

 

[fran]

Thank my lucky stars every day. There was a mix up on my reservation and i had to leave one day early on the same flight. i was so mad i had to cut my trip short. But it is sad to know that someone was in my seat.

Oh Jelly, this is so scary and sad. I remember when this happened. You are truly blessed.

fran

 

[JBean]

Oh Jelly, this is so scary and sad. I remember when this happened. You are truly blessed.

fran

yep I am.

They are starting to land!

 

[fran]

The pilot appears to be calm and almost casual.....guess he's not worried. That's good.

fran

 

[T'sNana]

Crossing my fingers, toes, legs and eyes!!! Gosh, I'm a nervous wreck...can't imagine what THEY feel like. These pilots are amazing under stressful situations....not great at being a boyfriend (at least not for me) but some never get to show their true skills.

 

[indigomood]

I got bumped off this flight:



http://www.airdisaster.com/special/special-aa191.shtml

OMG how frightening {{{JBean}}}! I'm so happy things turned out the way they did for you and I can certainly understand the bittersweetness of it all. Grateful that your own life was spared but saddened by the loss of another. Life is funny that way and really it's all a crap shoot in the big scheme of it all. I fly out next friday on a little 50 seater, I'm always nervous to begin with but when we have heightened tv coverage/air incidents just before travel, I usually call my doc for a few ativans/valium, LOL! :chicken:

 

[indigomood]

Crossing my fingers, toes, legs and eyes!!! Gosh, I'm a nervous wreck...can't imagine what THEY feel like. These pilots are amazing under stressful situations....not great at being a boyfriend (at least not for me) but some never get to show their true skills.

:laugh: Crossing my fingers, toes, legs and eyes!!<--- That made me smile!! Whatever it takes, we will cross it!! Lots of prayers going up!

 

[mic730]

Beautiful from what I can see!