1st Officer of DEN Crash
Dec 23, 2008, 10:52 am
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1st Officer of DEN Crash
Quick look at the postings and I have not seen the following posted.
NTSB briefing mentioned that the 1st Officer exited the aircraft and reentered it 3 times while it was burning in an attempt to help passengers exit the aircraft.
This crew member most certainly has the right stuff.
Houston Traveler
NTSB briefing mentioned that the 1st Officer exited the aircraft and reentered it 3 times while it was burning in an attempt to help passengers exit the aircraft.
This crew member most certainly has the right stuff.
Houston Traveler
Dec 23, 2008, 10:58 am
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Quick look at the postings and I have not seen the following posted.
NTSB briefing mentioned that the 1st Officer exited the aircraft and reentered it 3 times while it was burning in an attempt to help passengers exit the aircraft.
This crew member most certainly has the right stuff.
Houston Traveler
NTSB briefing mentioned that the 1st Officer exited the aircraft and reentered it 3 times while it was burning in an attempt to help passengers exit the aircraft.
This crew member most certainly has the right stuff.
Houston Traveler
Still this FO went above and beyond ^
Dec 23, 2008, 10:58 am
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Dec 23, 2008, 11:01 am
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kudos for job well done!
Dec 23, 2008, 1:58 pm
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I want him on all my flights!!!!!
And thank you!!!!!
And thank you!!!!!
Dec 23, 2008, 2:00 pm
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Nice job !
Dec 23, 2008, 2:07 pm
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I hope no one responds with "he was just doing his job" angle.
Zig Ziglar once stated the difference between ordinary and extraordinary performance is just a little "extra" - all I can say is wow to an "extra"ordinary performance of one's job.
Zig Ziglar once stated the difference between ordinary and extraordinary performance is just a little "extra" - all I can say is wow to an "extra"ordinary performance of one's job.
Dec 23, 2008, 4:37 pm
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Quick look at the postings and I have not seen the following posted.
NTSB briefing mentioned that the 1st Officer exited the aircraft and reentered it 3 times while it was burning in an attempt to help passengers exit the aircraft.
This crew member most certainly has the right stuff.
Houston Traveler
NTSB briefing mentioned that the 1st Officer exited the aircraft and reentered it 3 times while it was burning in an attempt to help passengers exit the aircraft.
This crew member most certainly has the right stuff.
Houston Traveler
Tks
Dec 23, 2008, 4:40 pm
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Dec 23, 2008, 4:46 pm
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Dec 23, 2008, 8:01 pm
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I would never take anything away from this hero and, until I face a similar situation, while I'd like to think I'd behave the same, I won't know unless it happens. That being said, while in practical application this hero's actions stand out, in theory, this is exactly the way an evacuation is supposed to happen. Everyone has a job to do and everyone is doing their job to clear the AC. FA's at the doors yelling commands to keep PAX moving out the exit, often in the face of adversity or personal injury as was the case in this incident. Pilots assisting as needed inside and outside the AC to keep the flow going. Deadheading crew fulfilling their responsibilities to assist in an evacuation as on-duty crew members (this is why DH'ers are considered working crew members, are not to drink alcohol and are relied upon to assist in an emergency).
And when the last PAX goes through the door, the cabin will be checked to make sure no one was left behind. That is all of our responsibility (FA's, pilots and DH'ers) and it's part of our commitment to saving lives.
Let's not fall into the mass media trap of latching onto one story that makes good headlines and forgetting all of the other hero's (including the emergency personnel).
And when the last PAX goes through the door, the cabin will be checked to make sure no one was left behind. That is all of our responsibility (FA's, pilots and DH'ers) and it's part of our commitment to saving lives.
Let's not fall into the mass media trap of latching onto one story that makes good headlines and forgetting all of the other hero's (including the emergency personnel).
Last edited by pptp; Dec 23, 2008 at 8:07 pm