Originally Posted by Jumbo Driver
An interesting article, Rugerdog- thanks for the link.
In this article, Captain Meryl talks specifically about the BA 747-400 LAX-LHR event and says:
It is my opinion that had a U.S.-based airline pilot taken off from LAX and lost an engine, the logical airport to land at was, in fact, LAX. Why? Because, the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's) state that in the event of an engine failure, the airplane will land at the "nearest suitable airport."
I agree that a FAR Part 121 operator would divert to a "home port" where company facilities are available, I do not agree that it would be the nearest suitable. At the same time I do not think a BA flight departing LHR would continue across the pond to the USA with OEI.
What she would need to address is a 744 departing NRT or LHR OEI to the USA, what would a FAR Part 121 crews do ? We all know the answer, its been done before in three and four engine aircraft.
For the FAA to be consistent, will QF now be receiving a fine ....
http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/...200404214.aspx