Originally Posted by
Flightrider
More likely that the crew were unable and unfit to continue the duty after dealing with such a situation - it can happen. Depending on what had happened, the aircraft may also have been unfit ie requiring deep clean etc. Either or both would have resulted in a rescue aircraft needing to be sent and the original aircraft returning to base. Doesn’t happen often but it is particularly distressing for those involved when it does.
I should imagine it is.
Whatever happened, DRTD went out on the Venice run at c08.00 this morning.
Thanks for the info.