Pretty easy SID, straight ahead to PORPA then a right turn. The FMC and ND show clearly straight ahead for 7miles then right turn, not complicated in the least.
They must have executed an incorrect “direct to” after misunderstanding an ATC instruction, forgot or didn’t read the note saying “Due to terrain, right turn must not commence before PORPA”
Late night, body clock probably very early morning for them, thought they heard cleared direct RAMEN and turned right.......damn lucky.
Last edited by ACMS; 28th Sep 2017 at 09:12.