easyJet pilot injured after falling from a/c
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Any update on the condition of the pilot please? Hopefully he is recovering well. I well remember the incident referred to when the stewardess fell onto the apron at Manchester some years ago, and she made a full recovery.
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He is doing well - conversation is now easy and humorous (you wouldn't expect anything else from this gentleman!)
He can also now walk freely, as the zimmer has gone, but is aided by means of a walking stick and still has the back brace.
A further operation may be necessary on his skull, although the docs are yet to make a decision on this. Subject to the further op, he is due to be moved to a rehabilitation hospital within the coming days/week.
All in all, good progress is being made - physically and mentally.
I will be visiting sometime next week and will pass on the sentiments and kind thoughts of this group's members.
He can also now walk freely, as the zimmer has gone, but is aided by means of a walking stick and still has the back brace.
A further operation may be necessary on his skull, although the docs are yet to make a decision on this. Subject to the further op, he is due to be moved to a rehabilitation hospital within the coming days/week.
All in all, good progress is being made - physically and mentally.
I will be visiting sometime next week and will pass on the sentiments and kind thoughts of this group's members.
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Best wishes to the skipper involved.
Isn't it about time the manufacturers thought about installing power drive systems for cabin doors as they have for the larger cargo doors? I've witnessed the door 'sail' phenomenon a number of times on turnround on the smallest of types, it's a real hazard.
Also the single strap across a doorway is nowhere near being sufficient in size for preventing a fall, they need to be something a lot more substantial.
Isn't it about time the manufacturers thought about installing power drive systems for cabin doors as they have for the larger cargo doors? I've witnessed the door 'sail' phenomenon a number of times on turnround on the smallest of types, it's a real hazard.
Also the single strap across a doorway is nowhere near being sufficient in size for preventing a fall, they need to be something a lot more substantial.
and wish u a speed recovery
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Liability
If this has been covered in previous posts, sorry. But who is responsable for health and safety in this area of operation. In a normal working environment the HSE would be closing down the facility......Has there been any response from them....I don't work on this type or size of aircraft, but we are expected to climb onto a ice covered wing and fit or remove engine covers. No safety equipment, or even a secure climbing frame. yet again safety is not actually first on the agenda.
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Bumz_Rush,
That's always the problem in an incident like this, but the CAA, AAIB, and HSE now seem to be 'getting it together' and working better than they used to, as evidenced by the latest CAP642 document.
In this case HSE are keeping an eye to ensure all is covered, but as it occurred on part of the aircraft, the AAIB have led the investigation as far as external bodies are concerned.
That's always the problem in an incident like this, but the CAA, AAIB, and HSE now seem to be 'getting it together' and working better than they used to, as evidenced by the latest CAP642 document.
In this case HSE are keeping an eye to ensure all is covered, but as it occurred on part of the aircraft, the AAIB have led the investigation as far as external bodies are concerned.
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Just read the gents name!
Ken is a superb skipper... I flew with him at Monarch about eight years ago and learned a great deal from him.
I know he and his missus enjoyed hiking in the Alps /Pyrenees...
I wish him a speedy and complete recovery.
Ken is a superb skipper... I flew with him at Monarch about eight years ago and learned a great deal from him.
I know he and his missus enjoyed hiking in the Alps /Pyrenees...
I wish him a speedy and complete recovery.
Too mean to buy a long personal title
I notice that there was a report on this accident in this month's AAIB bulletin.
I hope that his recovery is continuing.
I hope that his recovery is continuing.
