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Old 19th Jul 2013, 02:02
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astinapilot
 
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My post is not about the actions if the crew. It is about the culture of the airline. Did they declare a pan and fuel emergency? If so end of discussion, its just the report doesn't say.

If they din't declare a pan then my concern is that this "busting" of minimums is considered more normal at QF than VA where I fly. Busting minimums is an emergency rule break and warrants at minimum a pan call.

Last month I watched at the t/h of 16R a 747 land with both the previous and following aircraft miss. Conditions did not improve where I was.
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