Atsb Report

[cficare]

The ATSB has released its investigation report into the

 

In-flight upset - Airbus A330-303, VH-QPA, 154 km west of Learmonth, WA, 7 October 2008

 

A Qantas Airbus A330-303 aircraft departed Singapore on a scheduled passenger transport service to Perth, WA. While the aircraft was in cruise at 37,000 ft, one of its three air data inertial reference units (ADIRUs) started outputting intermittent, incorrect values (spikes) on all flight parameters to other aircraft systems. Two minutes later, in response to spikes in angle of attack (AOA) data, the aircraft’s flight control primary computers (FCPCs) commanded the aircraft to pitch down. At least 110 of the 303 passengers and nine of the 12 crew members were injured; 12 of the occupants were seriously injured and another 39 received hospital medical treatment.

 

The report is a timely reminder for passengers to fasten their seatbelts during flight.

 

Final Report:http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2008/aair/ao-2008-070.aspx

 

my emphasis.....it amases me that so many ignore the advice!

 

 

[dazza 38]

So true CFI.

 

 

[Old Koreelah]

I agree CFI, we learned the value of seat belts generations ago. I feel naked without one. There are so many things which can unexpectedly toss a high-flying jet, why would anyone sit unrestrained?

 

 

[dazza 38]

I hate when they are told by Cabin crew, to put their seat belts on.Which is exactly the right thing to do.The passsengers whinge, and dont put them on, or take them back off when nobody is looking.Bang hit Turbulence, then have a cry because they hurt themselves and blame everybody else, for them being stupid and not listening.

 

 

[Guest JabJockey]

I hate when they are told by Cabin crew, to put their seat belts on.Which is exactly the right thing to do.The passsengers whinge, and dont put them on, or take them back off when nobody is looking.Bang hit Turbulence, then have a cry because they hurt themselves and blame everybody else, for them being stupid and not listening.

It doesnt matter Dazza, they can sue the airline for... lemme see... not having some form of warning system that shows the status of each seatbelt. Or for not anticipating clear air turbulence. Or something else. Guess you cant legislate against stupidity. :confused:

 

 

[dazza 38]

It doesnt matter Dazza, they can sue the airline for... lemme see... not having some form of warning system that shows the status of each seatbelt. Or for not anticipating clear air turbulence. Or something else. Guess you cant legislate against stupidity. :confused:

It must be frustrating for the airlines.I reckon Buddy.

 

 

[Guest ozzie]

The problem will be the clowns not wearing seat belts end up landing on someone who is and guess who gets hurt.

 

 

[Guest Darren Masters]

And I tell them to time and time again...:rolleyes:

 

 

[Guest David C]

I always feel vulnerable on a long haul flight when I need to visit the toilet . I can't wait to get back to my seat and belt up , because as sure as eggs , there will be a period of turbulence just at the wrong time !! ..But as we all agree on , you can't force the issue ..

 

Dave C