In fact it was a Boeing 757 I Know I Was Flying it
I know you mean you mean no harm with your
comments, but please be advised that it did happen
and I was unfortunate enough to be one of the pilots
flying it. We actually lost control temporarily over
the Bay of Biscay. We were desperately trying to find
somewhere to land that was into wind.
It was winter and the UK was the best option although
the wind direction was not ideal. This of course
meant we were able to burn as much fuel off
as we needed to to minimise the risk of a strong fire.
We elected to land at Manachester. We were asked
by ATC what our chances were of a successful
landing. We put it at 50/50. Manchester put their
disaster policy into effect. It was only recently
that I met the policewoman that took the call at one of
Manchester's Police stations. We were very luck to make
it onto the runway. My captain had a breakdown and left.
All the cabin crew resigned and only I was left.
I don't normally mind what people normally write, but please just
don't dismiss it as " it never happened" I have a letter of commendation
to prove that it did. Thanks guys, happy flying.