#314 by B-757 Re: Air Trans DC-9
B-757 Thanks for the video of the Air Trans DC-9 thunderstorm incident. I agree, it might be relevant to to the Air France accident. I had to shake my head tho as I watched the video.
I was about 20 miles behind that aircraft flying the same route to ORD. The thunderstorms were very intense but scattered (about 10-15 miles apart). I commented at the time it looked like coins had been placed on our radar display. Almost perfectly round, and very sharply contoured returns.
We asked for a westerly diversion and Atlanta Center said they were unable due to traffic. After our third request and denial, we just told him we were doing it anyway. 'Approved'. Air Tran continued thru the thunderstorm area with the unfortunate results on your video.
It mentions there would be an investigation as to why he continued that direction. Do you know the outcome?
Thanks.