On the night in question regarding the diversions, despite MAD being a known busy TMA and a forecast of thunderstorms in the area , one a/c departed for MAD with just 283 kg above PLOG fuel.
This has less to do with company policy etc etc but more to do with the experience levels in the left hand seat. Some questionable "command" decisions were made that night and this is also inferred in the IAA's "investigation".
Last edited by Aldente; 26th September 2012 at 07:20.