punkalouver

Guess they didn't have much choice.


Occurrence No. : A09A0038 Occurrence Type: INCIDENT REPORTABLE
Class : CLASS 5 Reportable Type: K. EMERGENCY/PRIORITY
Date : 09-06-2009 Time : 02:49 UTC
Region of Responsibility : ATLANTIC
Location : NORTH ATLANTIC, NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN


Aircraft Information:

Registration : N845MH Operator : DELTA AIR LINES
Manufacturer : BOEING Operator Type: COMMERCIAL
Model : 767-400 CARs Info: 701 - FOREIGN
Injuries: Fatal : 0 Serious : 0 Minor : 0 None : 0 Unknown : 0


Occurrence Summary :

A09A0038: DAL782, a Delta Airlines Boeing 767-400 (N845MH), was en route from Detroit to London at FL350 when the flight crew requested a diversion to St. John's, NL due to a passenger medical emergency. The Gander high-level oceanic controller was unable to issue the clearance. The crew then carried out the NAT contingency procedure turning left and descending to
FL310 at which point they were cleared as requested. The aircraft landed safely at St. John's without further incident.