pax dies just after take off
OK all , I know you are all getting sick of me and my scenario's but I am always astounded at the different opinions we all have with regards things after an incident so I am trying to see what is considered across the board before it happens.
OK so you take off ( at Max Weight). Just after take off the purser advises a passenger has had a heart attack and is in bad shape.
Now off course go back and land immediately to get the said person the help they need. But you will be so heavy and melt the fuse plugs and put everyone at risk with a break fire ( potentially ) going straight back.
So what would you do ???
My take is to go back and yes if you melt a few plugs to save a life thats ok. However we have had incidences in our airline where a diversion was initiated based on what was thought to be a heart attack and turned out to be a mere panic attack. Again fine I guess if the outcome is OK but imagine a break fire followed by an evacuation for this !!!
Again made much easier when diverting enroute as you will have time to jettison on the diversion and potentially landing at a suitable weight to not worry about the brakes burning.
Any more considerations ???