I am surprised to read the pilot is copping the blame at this stage.
At least we cannot blame the reporting for that.
I feel the tone of the reporting is much better this time... and I know there is a reason for that..
Thanks Bryce...
I cannot imagine tapping the brakes twice to be normal procedure.
I have seen something similar at Kalgoorlie many years ago but the system had been contaminated by brake fluid on that occasion. The affected seals in the park, or shuttle valve had allowed the brake to jam on.
The Auckland incident is an engineering problem.
Ok, the pilot should never have taxied with the issue either but was tapping on a brake the cure, - really..
What management would expect the Pilot to shut down three engines, climb out the co-pilot's door and then knock the brake... all in full view of the passengers.
Perhaps I am being harsh.
Did they mean the pilot could tap on the brake pedal twice to free the brake.
Hardly a fix but if it was that easy why would a pilot contemplate taxiing against a binding brake.
Difficult to comprehend either way. Certainly an avoidable incident and questions should be asked.
It makes me wonder how the LAME cleared the initial defect, - if indeed it was ever written up.