I can't believe some of the stuff I've read here....in order to change the tone a bit i would like to add the following
WELL DONE to the crew involved. A good timely evacuation with no serious injury
WELL DONE to the the flight deck for good decision making as stated by the report
WELL DONE to the cabin crew for well organised "text book" evacuation (words of the report)
WELL DONE to the fire crew who gave good advice to the flight deck and were straight on top of the fire (smoke!!).
All a testiment to the high standards we expect from aviation
Problems occured because....
the cabin crew were slowed down by the extra force required to open a door with slide attached but still managed the job...but evacuation time was still within prescribed limits. EASY FIX by change in RYR training procedures (and other operators too!!)
Ranger one reported fire to tower and tower passed it on as SMOKE. ATC procedural error EASILY FIXED
Wind could have been reported to FD for Sit Awareness on evac....EASILY FIXED by change in ATC procedures
And of course..........make a video!!!!
Incident......report.....reaction.....!!!!
what the hell are you all rabbiting about??????
Once again well done to all involved for a great piece of proffesional work.