Originally Posted by
nachosdelux
Hard landings are generally pilot error. It is possible that wind shear could cause/contribute to a firm landing though.
Of course if it was an autoland that was firm, then it would be a mechanical issue. But if you had a firm autoland, the pilot should write it up and not use it again until it is "repaired"
Pilot Squawk: "Autoland extremely rough."
Mechanic Signoff: "Autoland not installed on this aircraft."
AA flight attendants can call in sick if they don't feel healthy enough to safely do their job.
It is their discretion - and an FAA regulation that you not fly (work) when sick or injured.
If it was an actual hard landing (as defined by that aircraft's AFM or MM), there's a hard landing inspection that must be performed.
Is there any evidence that actual hard landings occurred?