Originally Posted by
golfbananajam
@RoyHudd (post #3)
Stupid passengers? I suppose you would know straight away what happened
How would the Captain know what to say by why of explanation? He had an uncommanded rotation but I'd be amazed if he would know why. what would your announcement be?
"My apologies ahead of time for what will certainly be a long delay. During our short visit to the runway, the aircraft did not perform to my satisfaction and it does not have my complete confidence. We need to return this aircraft to maintenance for servicing."