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Old 25th Oct 2016, 17:34
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Originally Posted by sudden twang
Do you know the precise location of the aircraft when it initiated its diversion to YVR?
Moose Jaw? A bit unfair to question a crews decision unless you have all of the facts. I can think of 10 reasons off the top of my head why I'd rule out Moose Jaw in a 380.
No charts and nothing in the FMGC are two. It's quite possible the crew have never heard of Moose Jaw let alone know it has a runway.
What diversion fields are available to BA A380's over Canada if any?
Doesn't this aircraft require more wing room?

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