Rubbish again.
Hopeless media relying on information from a politician, who by the way, should be charged for not following crew instructions (not following a lawful instruction) and using his phone in flight after receiving specific instructions to the contrary.
Rules obviously don't apply to NT politicians?
It was a gear door issue, not a cargo door. No emergency was declared it was simply burn some fuel and land so engineers can inspect.
I'm not sure if its protocol or some over excited ATCer made his own mind up that emergency services were required. If its the later, you would think they would rely on the aircraft Captain advising if such action was necessary and simply look after the separation, let the crew look after the rest.
Last edited by RENURPP; 21st Oct 2011 at 05:10.