QX2059 Jumpseater tries to shutdown engines
10-23-2023, 10:58 AM
#111
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This is sad. Dude looked like a normal guy, smiling big in multiple pics with his young kids. Former Virgin guy who lives in Pleasant Hills, CA, so was probably commuting back home. I'm gonna go with nasty divorce-in-progress, suicide attempt.
10-23-2023, 11:00 AM
#112
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I’m going to be the first person to say this, but maybe he is a Muslim extremist? We’d have to wait for the report to see if he was shouting alluh akbar or whatever it is they say.
While a mental breakdown is possible, I would not be so quick to rule out terrorism by an extremist who just happens to be white.
While a mental breakdown is possible, I would not be so quick to rule out terrorism by an extremist who just happens to be white.
You better believe they would like to take away the jump seat but as has been pointed out …..50% could potentially be out of position………..money always speaks louder than safety/security and airline execs will always listen.
10-23-2023, 11:13 AM
#114
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Like most lone wolf type events, there was something in his life that triggered this. Someone close to him had to have seen signs things were not right. I don’t think it will be too difficult to find out what triggered him. The challenge is preventing the next one.
10-23-2023, 11:20 AM
#115
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This. Money talks, security theater BS walks.
Airlines don't really care whether or not we have to get anal probed by TSA on a daily basis. They do care if half of us can't get to work, or they have to block seats for us.
It's barely noted in the mainstream media. Thanks Hamas.
10-23-2023, 11:23 AM
#116
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The word is that this (now ex-) AS captain from last night's QX flight supposedly tried to pull the fire handles for both engines. Not sure of the sequence of events in relation to rolling back the throttles. He is indeed former VX. The Horizon crew had their hands full, and they handled it like rock stars, all things considered. BZ to them.
10-23-2023, 11:24 AM
#117
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This has got absolutely nothing to do with jumpseating. It could have easily been a working crewmember who flipped out (See Jetblue 191, Sunwings, etc)
This is about mental health and since the FAA has shown zero interest in pilot mental health in the past, I wouldn't expect a whole lot this time around
This is about mental health and since the FAA has shown zero interest in pilot mental health in the past, I wouldn't expect a whole lot this time around
10-23-2023, 11:29 AM
#120
Strike averted!
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Dumb place to attempt. If you want to off yourself, keep it to………yourself. I’m not part of your plan, and neither is everyone else.
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