FAA SAFO 21005 DATE: 7/27/21
Subject: Risks Associated with Visual Approaches.
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These risks can be mitigated effectively by employing strategies such as:
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Communicating “UNABLE” to ATC when, in the judgment of the pilot-in-command (PIC), compliance with a specific instruction, request, or clearance may reduce safety.
I have to say that from my point of view the diversion should be avoided “by the system” and both, crew and ATC, were contributing factors for a wrong solution to the situation. I am sure that FAA, SFO and LH are working together for this not to happen again in the future.
Last edited by Gryphon; 2nd December 2023 at 11:34.
Reason: Elaborate more