Originally Posted by easyprison
I agree. It's nothing to do with ATC what and who's on board.
If ATC are aware that an aircraft with an emergency is carrying
any dangerous cargo, then CAP 493 requires that the Rescue services are informed - not unreasonable!
Originally Posted by easyprison
But I don't think PIK ATC are really taking action over this. Daily Mirror alert!
As the BBC report mentions 200 ATCOs, that suggests to me that it is referring to Prestwick (Scottish) Centre, and not PIK ATC, who employ a somewhat smaller number of controllers!