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Incident: Blue B738 at Birmingham on Jul 28th 2018, suspected tail scrape on departure (http://avherald.com/h?article=4bbb7446&opt=0)
Could it be that some crews are thinking about EU261 claims when assessing the health of their aircraft.
I truly hope this doesn't lead to a tragedy someday.
Old King Coal
30th Jul 2018, 11:29
The B737-800 for TAIL STRIKE states the following:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.gmforum.com-vbulletin/800x539/screen_shot_2018_07_30_at_11_24_45_e365996e8f2623dd7a54c2549 59551d84ddb7e69.png
By continuing the flight (and climbing to altitude), it looks like they failed to follow the QRH... and for which the flightcrew better have a bloody good excuse!
DaveReidUK
30th Jul 2018, 17:34
Incident: Blue B738 at Birmingham on Jul 28th 2018, suspected tail scrape on departure (http://avherald.com/h?article=4bbb7446&opt=0)
While it's always nice to know what colour the aircraft was, identifying the airline would be more helpful. :O
poldek77
30th Jul 2018, 18:15
While it's always nice to know what colour the aircraft was, identifying the airline would be more helpful. :O
Blue Air (Romania) if it helps
SpamCanDriver
31st Jul 2018, 01:43
I don't see how EU261 compensation should factor into their DODAR
Diagnose - Suspected tail strike (possible structural damage, unable to pressurise, required to land at nearest suitable airport)
Options - Gather info on the best suitable airports based on Fuel>Perf>Weather>Distance>Company Facilities
Decide - Choose best airport based on above.
Action - Inform ATC and request diversion to selected airport, inform crew, pax and company time permitting.
Review....
That's how I would of done it anyway