Originally Posted by
pax britanica
I did read one report that said the plane had to 'circle' the diversion airport until daylight as there was no approach lighting. Surely any Etops diversion field has to be suitable for night operations, is this just journo stupidity /drama?
PPG/NSTU is listed with full runway lighting and multiple instrument approaches, with approach lighting for RW5.
Given the nature of the shutdown (precautionary), assume that engine would be available for restart and use in the event the remaining good engine failed.