easyJet pilot injured after falling from a/c
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Not spreading gossip, but genuine concern here.
Can any Easy crew let me know how the Capt in Edi is doing after falling from the door of the 737 this afternoon?
Looked not too pleasant from where we were parked two stands away.
Speedy recovery, Mate.
Can any Easy crew let me know how the Capt in Edi is doing after falling from the door of the 737 this afternoon?
Looked not too pleasant from where we were parked two stands away.
Speedy recovery, Mate.
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Yes, it was a nasty one. The capt is still seriously ill in hospital and is undergoing surgery. Suspected internal bleeding in head and spine injuries. His family are with him as are our thoughts
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Thanks for the reply.
It certainly reminded our cabin crew of the necessity of putting the strap across the doorway, even if the caterer is almost there...
So easily done, just as Del Boy did in the bar scene.
Speedy recovery from all on BD 59
It certainly reminded our cabin crew of the necessity of putting the strap across the doorway, even if the caterer is almost there...
So easily done, just as Del Boy did in the bar scene.
Speedy recovery from all on BD 59
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It's all too easy to forget how high up the sill is - in GVA on an MD-80 a hostess held the leather strap and leant out - the single self tapping screw pulling away. She also hit her head and was injured. This lousy construction was meant to steady the cabin crew member while shutting the door.
In BCN, where the jetty has an acute angle and slope, where it abuts the ship, I have seen pax stumble and fall against the jetty window (a sheet of perspex, which could give way).
A lady pax fell from the steps disembarking a DC-10 and was unfortunately fataly injured in ZRH.
Best of luck with the recovery. And let's take care out there.
In BCN, where the jetty has an acute angle and slope, where it abuts the ship, I have seen pax stumble and fall against the jetty window (a sheet of perspex, which could give way).
A lady pax fell from the steps disembarking a DC-10 and was unfortunately fataly injured in ZRH.
Best of luck with the recovery. And let's take care out there.
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This story from The Sunday Mail:
PILOT FALLS OUT OF PLANE
Nigel Duncan
A PILOT was rushed to hospital after falling out of his plane yesterday. He slipped while closing a door shortly after his easyJet flight landed. Crew colleagues watched helplessly as the pilot fell 15ft to the tarmac. He is understood to have suffered serious back injuries as he struggle to close the plane's door in high winds. Ground staff rushed to his aid and he was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
EasyJet confirmed last night the pilot - who has not been named - was in a serious condition with multiple injuries. A spokeswoman said: "He is conscious."
The pilot is from the Edinburgh area and members of his family were at his bedside.
The incident happened at around 3pm after the EZY33 schedule service from Luton touched down. Around 80 passengers had left the aircraft.
The spokeswoman added: "An investigation is underway. I cannot say what happened but as far as I am aware nothing like it has happened to us before. "I can confirm that the pilot had finished his shift and was due to go home."
PILOT FALLS OUT OF PLANE
Nigel Duncan
A PILOT was rushed to hospital after falling out of his plane yesterday. He slipped while closing a door shortly after his easyJet flight landed. Crew colleagues watched helplessly as the pilot fell 15ft to the tarmac. He is understood to have suffered serious back injuries as he struggle to close the plane's door in high winds. Ground staff rushed to his aid and he was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
EasyJet confirmed last night the pilot - who has not been named - was in a serious condition with multiple injuries. A spokeswoman said: "He is conscious."
The pilot is from the Edinburgh area and members of his family were at his bedside.
The incident happened at around 3pm after the EZY33 schedule service from Luton touched down. Around 80 passengers had left the aircraft.
The spokeswoman added: "An investigation is underway. I cannot say what happened but as far as I am aware nothing like it has happened to us before. "I can confirm that the pilot had finished his shift and was due to go home."
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It does sound nasty. I gather that Health and Safety regs in the UK were changed several years ago banning opening and closing doors without ground support equipment in place. Does anybody know if this was the case?
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Let's not start any speculation please!
A friend and very highly respected pilot is in hospital at the moment in intensive care following a dreadful accident. Let's just wish him and his family well.
As of this morning he had come through the operation well. He has serious head and spinal injuries and remains very poorly.
This is not the place for any debate on whether or not he did this or that, or whether or not certain rules were in place or not.
Save it for later, please!
A friend and very highly respected pilot is in hospital at the moment in intensive care following a dreadful accident. Let's just wish him and his family well.
As of this morning he had come through the operation well. He has serious head and spinal injuries and remains very poorly.
This is not the place for any debate on whether or not he did this or that, or whether or not certain rules were in place or not.
Save it for later, please!
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FlapsOne, I agree with you about the speculation, and I don't know the details. However, Maxy makes a valid point.....and of course when opening and closing the door of a 737 using airstairs, you need to disconnect the top of the railings from the aircraft, leaving a nice little gap on either side. This incident has highlighted this risk, and fellow pilots should be aware and be careful.
Our thoughts are with him, and hoping he has a full and speedy recovery.
Our thoughts are with him, and hoping he has a full and speedy recovery.
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The following disturbing comments comes from the EDI newsgroup.
“What I find shocking is the time wasted trying to find medical help, and in the end relying on passengers to come to his aid. Surely there should be an emergency team at EDI to cope with incidents like these? That said, I hope he recovers fully soon.”
“What I find shocking is the time wasted trying to find medical help, and in the end relying on passengers to come to his aid. Surely there should be an emergency team at EDI to cope with incidents like these? That said, I hope he recovers fully soon.”
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I agree, it is disturbing. I know the capt concerned well and I also know all the facts, I was on shift and involved in the process.
Not only did it take a long time for the ambulance to arrive, it also took a long time for the fire services to arrive. Also, the ramp phones on Stand 7 (where the incident happened) and Stand 8 were not working! These had been reported as such in the previous days, but no one seemed too concerned - I bet they get fixed in a hurry now!
I heard tonight that the capt is responding to treament and I hope he makes a very speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
I agree, it is disturbing. I know the capt concerned well and I also know all the facts, I was on shift and involved in the process.
Not only did it take a long time for the ambulance to arrive, it also took a long time for the fire services to arrive. Also, the ramp phones on Stand 7 (where the incident happened) and Stand 8 were not working! These had been reported as such in the previous days, but no one seemed too concerned - I bet they get fixed in a hurry now!
I heard tonight that the capt is responding to treament and I hope he makes a very speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
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Such a tragic accident. Exactly why I insist the ground crew to close the doors. I will not risk the health and lives of my crew.
Should anyone come across a name and address for this individual, I hope you will share it with me through Email.
Thanks
Jack
Should anyone come across a name and address for this individual, I hope you will share it with me through Email.
Thanks
Jack
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I know no names so lets keep it that way:
However any chance of a yes or no to the initials K.R
Nearly fell out of a 75 a couple of years back trying to close a door in strong winds so I know how easy it is to do.
Lets hope he recovers fully & my heartfelt best wishes to his family.
However any chance of a yes or no to the initials K.R
Nearly fell out of a 75 a couple of years back trying to close a door in strong winds so I know how easy it is to do.
Lets hope he recovers fully & my heartfelt best wishes to his family.
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Will there be an investigation by the United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch seeing that the aircraft was undamaged? There needs to be an independent investigation into the failings of BAA at EDI in providing help quickly.
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Got to agree with LTNman.
Been based at EDI for a while now. Not surprised land comms were U/S. EDI have a lot to learn. Are all BAA fields like this?
Speedy recovery to the Easy Skipper.
Been based at EDI for a while now. Not surprised land comms were U/S. EDI have a lot to learn. Are all BAA fields like this?
Speedy recovery to the Easy Skipper.
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My best wishes to said Captain, he is someone I get on well with and see often. Very much a family man and gets on with everybody.
The situation at Edi with reagrds to medical cover is dire. There is no medical cover on site and if it is required, an amubulance needs to be called from St john's hospital in Livingston which I have seen take 20 plus mins ay night, worse still in the busy parts of the day.
The situation at Edi with reagrds to medical cover is dire. There is no medical cover on site and if it is required, an amubulance needs to be called from St john's hospital in Livingston which I have seen take 20 plus mins ay night, worse still in the busy parts of the day.