Originally Posted by
Kevin AA
Since the radar photo was taken "long" (by weather standards) after getting hit by hail, since there's a path all the way to the ground, I would assume there were storms in that spot back then. It's both clear (after landing in ELP) and points in the direction of PHX. They turned to go north then west, presumably to avoid weather.
Yep, the investigators will have a better handle on the exact radar picture at the time decisions were made.
It feels to me like more of an ATC error or poor communication among pilots ahead of the flight reporting the level of turbulence/weather.
If they actually "threaded the needle," it's very concerning to me. I do not want my flight "threading a needle" thinking they can squeak by severe weather. I'd much prefer a turnaround to that.