Originally Posted by
aterpster
I don't believe Delta will be able to get ahead of this one. It's all over the news. Even an article about it on Page 3 of the Wall Street Journal. The FAA's Western-Pacific Regional spokesman made a public release that all but accuses the captain of an FAR violation.
Delta is definitely not going to get ahead of this and settle quietly. The possibility of the PIC being found in violation is pretty high and that regulatory development will strengthen the case(s) the plaintiffs' attorneys bring.
The story is still front-page news in the L.A. Times. At least four schools were affected to some extent:
Jet fuel dumped on school children sparks questions, outrage
Those who see this as a minor mishap that will quickly be forgotten clearly don't understand that the average parent doesn't view Jet A rainfall as casually as the average aviation worker.