Norwegian Air Boeing 737MAX8 stuck in Iran
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Norwegian Air Boeing 737MAX8 stuck in Iran
“Due to a technical issue, the flight from Dubai (DXB) to Oslo (OSL) diverted to Shiraz International Airport. The aircraft landed normally and taxied to a gate allowing passengers to disembark. The safety of our passengers and crew is always our number one priority. Passengers are being looked after by airport staff. Norwegian has sent a relief aircraft to Shiraz International Airport to allow passengers to continue their journey to Oslo as soon as possible. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience that this delay may have caused.”
https://aviationanalyst.co.uk/2018/1...stuck-in-iran/
https://aviationanalyst.co.uk/2018/1...stuck-in-iran/
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Would it not be sensible to load the incoming aircraft with support staff and the expected spares, then off load the spares airside directly onto the faulty aircraft. No import as the spares leave on the repaired aircraft and never cross the customs border into Iran. Or is that to simple.
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Would it not be sensible to load the incoming aircraft with support staff and the expected spares, then off load the spares airside directly onto the faulty aircraft. No import as the spares leave on the repaired aircraft and never cross the customs border into Iran. Or is that to simple.
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With fuel to burn, a jet certified for ETOPS and one good engine, KWI is only 280 miles.
Iran doesn't make my alternate list unless it's a life or death emergency.
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I haven't seen anything new on Twitter and the one thing I did see sounded a little too "glowing" about Iranian hospitality. The Ayatollah's probably trying to figure out how to maximize propaganda from the event? I hope these pax are on their way home soon.
As for the Norwegian Jet, I wouldn't be surprised to see it stripped and resting on cinder blocks like a Cadillac in South Central L.A. I hope I'm wrong.
As for the Norwegian Jet, I wouldn't be surprised to see it stripped and resting on cinder blocks like a Cadillac in South Central L.A. I hope I'm wrong.
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Northwest dropped into Tehran with a cargo fire indication on a DC-10 in 2005 and were treated very well.
The hoops Captain Corby had to jump through to get the plane fixed, fueled and flight planned are familiar to many of us who have flown charters or diversions in that part of the world.
Maps, pictures and an interview with Bo Corby on this podcast page:
Episode 4: Bo Corby & NWA Flight 41 into Tehran : Flight Podcast
On June 19, 2005 at 0435 in the morning Tehran local time, Northwest Airlines Flight 41 made an emergency landing at the Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, Iran, the first American air carrier to land in Iran in 26 years. Iran is considered to be a hostile country by the US Government and relations between the two countries are poor.
NWA Flight 41 was operated with a DC-10 EER aircraft, Ship No. 1243, from Bombay to Amsterdam on June 19, 2005. After a climb through moderate turbulence, the flight was being operated under normal conditions at FL320, at night, in VMC conditions, with smooth air, and no extenuating weather or mechanical conditions. The flight was southeast of Dobas intersection on airway UL124 at approximately 2240z. The Captain noticed a momentary illumination of the forward Master Warning light. All cockpit indications were confirmed to be normal. After several further momentary illuminations it was determined that the nature of the Master Warning light illumination was the Aft Cargo Fire-Warning Indicator.
The flight diverted to Tehran, the capital of Iran due to an aft cargo fire warning. The resulting maintenance issues were resolved, and operational requirements were addressed on the ground in Tehran, the flight departed and continued safely to Amsterdam.
Captain Bo Corby tells the story of Flight 41 in detail. For that reason, and as a matter of making a permanent record to aviation safety, we have not edited that part of the audio. It is a magnificent example of teamwork, communication and resolve – despite NWA operations telling the crew that “they were on their own”.
The incident woke up the President. It was a matter of interest to the FBI, and it is remembered as an incident of national interest.
NWA Flight 41 was operated with a DC-10 EER aircraft, Ship No. 1243, from Bombay to Amsterdam on June 19, 2005. After a climb through moderate turbulence, the flight was being operated under normal conditions at FL320, at night, in VMC conditions, with smooth air, and no extenuating weather or mechanical conditions. The flight was southeast of Dobas intersection on airway UL124 at approximately 2240z. The Captain noticed a momentary illumination of the forward Master Warning light. All cockpit indications were confirmed to be normal. After several further momentary illuminations it was determined that the nature of the Master Warning light illumination was the Aft Cargo Fire-Warning Indicator.
The flight diverted to Tehran, the capital of Iran due to an aft cargo fire warning. The resulting maintenance issues were resolved, and operational requirements were addressed on the ground in Tehran, the flight departed and continued safely to Amsterdam.
Captain Bo Corby tells the story of Flight 41 in detail. For that reason, and as a matter of making a permanent record to aviation safety, we have not edited that part of the audio. It is a magnificent example of teamwork, communication and resolve – despite NWA operations telling the crew that “they were on their own”.
The incident woke up the President. It was a matter of interest to the FBI, and it is remembered as an incident of national interest.
Maps, pictures and an interview with Bo Corby on this podcast page:
Episode 4: Bo Corby & NWA Flight 41 into Tehran : Flight Podcast
I haven't seen anything new on Twitter and the one thing I did see sounded a little too "glowing" about Iranian hospitality. The Ayatollah's probably trying to figure out how to maximize propaganda from the event? I hope these pax are on their way home soon.
As for the Norwegian Jet, I wouldn't be surprised to see it stripped and resting on cinder blocks like a Cadillac in South Central L.A. I hope I'm wrong.
As for the Norwegian Jet, I wouldn't be surprised to see it stripped and resting on cinder blocks like a Cadillac in South Central L.A. I hope I'm wrong.
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Yeah I think thats too simple.
Even though its airside, the Iranians could get their hands on parts, tools, etc. So fixing the airplane is going to take longer than getting the passengers out. The best case might be if an engineer can get the engine working with minimal work and zero parts, then they might be able to fly it out to somewhere like Dubai without the passengers.Join Date: May 2011
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It's all a bit academic. Norwegian sent out a replacement aircraft to Shiraz, picked up the passengers and flew them back to Oslo, arriving on the 15th. FR24 indicates the ferry aircraft was diverted to Warsaw on its way home to Oslo.
It cannot depart with only one engine - right.
But the original comment about ETOPS from the OP, 'Climber314' clearly stated:
With fuel to burn, a jet certified for ETOPS and one good engine, KWI is only 280 miles.
Iran doesn't make my alternate list unless it's a life or death emergency.
Iran doesn't make my alternate list unless it's a life or death emergency.
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What on earth are you people thinking ?
ETOPS is to allow you to continue when there is no suitable airport to land at, not an excuse to keep flying on one engine because landing might be inconvenient. The single engine landing checklist says “ land at the nearest suitable airport” and the crew did exactly that...... A wise decision !
Iran has a long reputation of behaving correctly when it comes to emergency’s that are threat to life and will no doubt behave correctly in this case.
The US export ban is intended to put pressure on the Iranian govenment NOT strand almost new American supplied aircraft in Iran, part of the export controls allow for special licences to be issued just to allow for cases such as this in this situation the US product is clearly not being supplied to Iran but being fitted to a Norwegian aircraft to enable it to leave Iran.
All a bit of a storm in a tea cup.
ETOPS is to allow you to continue when there is no suitable airport to land at, not an excuse to keep flying on one engine because landing might be inconvenient. The single engine landing checklist says “ land at the nearest suitable airport” and the crew did exactly that...... A wise decision !
Iran has a long reputation of behaving correctly when it comes to emergency’s that are threat to life and will no doubt behave correctly in this case.
The US export ban is intended to put pressure on the Iranian govenment NOT strand almost new American supplied aircraft in Iran, part of the export controls allow for special licences to be issued just to allow for cases such as this in this situation the US product is clearly not being supplied to Iran but being fitted to a Norwegian aircraft to enable it to leave Iran.
All a bit of a storm in a tea cup.
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If that was just an engine shut down for isolated problem, I am not buying decision to divert to Shiraz, while Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait were less than 60 min single engine away. There is no danger in diverting to Iran, it is just a logistical and legal nightmare, especially outside Tehran.
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This will be fun to follow. Which Norwegian is the operator? Where is the aircraft registered; Norway, Ireland or UK?
What is the nationality of the crew?
I’m sure the company would have preferred a diversion to Kuwait, Saudia or Bahrain, despite the «Land at nearest suitable airport» rule.
If it’s just a repair, it may get solved pretty fast. An engine change will be a nightmare.
What is the nationality of the crew?
I’m sure the company would have preferred a diversion to Kuwait, Saudia or Bahrain, despite the «Land at nearest suitable airport» rule.
If it’s just a repair, it may get solved pretty fast. An engine change will be a nightmare.
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A non event!
Dear me!
Were to start.
Iran is a ICAO country and at all times adhere to international agreements with other ICAO country, namely Norway.
AOG aircraft parts are not " exported", they are often even held at outbases at Bonded stores as agreed with the host country.
Norway and Iran has no issues other then any active UN sanctioned restrictions of which there is non in the aviation operation part of things as per date.
This has NOTHING to do with USA and I am pretty sure Norwegian is fully capable to solve the logistics without any help whatsoever from that side. Furthermore it is Norwegian property that is repaired in an ICAO country with Norwegian parts, to retrieve in a safe and orderly manner to Norway.
Anyone that has a problem with this concept clearly are not remotely familiar with how international aviation works.
This is not remotely similar to Carters predicament!
Nothing to see here.
Regards
Cpt B
Norway
PS Yes, a single engine takeoff is no problem, If you are mad or in a Sim!
Been there done that!
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Were to start.
Iran is a ICAO country and at all times adhere to international agreements with other ICAO country, namely Norway.
AOG aircraft parts are not " exported", they are often even held at outbases at Bonded stores as agreed with the host country.
Norway and Iran has no issues other then any active UN sanctioned restrictions of which there is non in the aviation operation part of things as per date.
This has NOTHING to do with USA and I am pretty sure Norwegian is fully capable to solve the logistics without any help whatsoever from that side. Furthermore it is Norwegian property that is repaired in an ICAO country with Norwegian parts, to retrieve in a safe and orderly manner to Norway.
Anyone that has a problem with this concept clearly are not remotely familiar with how international aviation works.
This is not remotely similar to Carters predicament!
Nothing to see here.
Regards
Cpt B
Norway
PS Yes, a single engine takeoff is no problem, If you are mad or in a Sim!
Been there done that!
DS