Cabin pressurization issue. Flow control problem and failure to pressurize once the aircraft exceeded 10,000 feet. Cabin pressure is typically 8,000 feet ASL (Above Sea Level), and loss of cabin pressure above 10,000 feet is considered and emergency and the aircraft shall descend to below 10,000 feet.
The efficiency affecting drag and fuel consumption and airspeed below 10,000 feet dictates the aircraft will likely land as soon as practical, but if injuries, as in the case of this flight, land as soon as possible at nearest airport that has accommodations for type aircraft.
The (pressurization) issue is not "Delta/Boeing", it is type of problem that can and does happen more than is realized on all make of aircraft and operators.
"the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב!
September 17, 2024, 10:45 PM
coloradohunter44
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Originally posted by sigmonkey: Cabin pressurization issue. Flow control problem and failure to pressurize once the aircraft exceeded 10,000 feet. Cabin pressure is typically 8,000 feet ASL (Above Sea Level), and loss of cabin pressure above 10,000 feet is considered and emergency and the aircraft shall descend to below 10,000 feet.
The efficiency affecting drag and fuel consumption and airspeed below 10,000 feet dictates the aircraft will likely land as soon as practical, but if injuries, as in the case of this flight, land as soon as possible at nearest airport that has accommodations for type aircraft.
The (pressurization) issue is not "Delta/Boeing", it is type of problem that can and does happen more than is realized on all make of aircraft and operators.
While working sector 4 in Denver center...
Back in the 80's, I had a Western B727 crack a windscreen and declare an emergency. He said he was descending to 10,000 feet. Whoa Captain, you are over the Rockies, some fourteeners down there. Let's shoot for 17,000 feet and see where we are at reference those tall rocks down there. He agreed that might be a great idea, and we waited til they cleared the Rockies to descend on down to 10,000 feet. They diverted and landed safely at Grand Junction...GJT.
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September 18, 2024, 02:07 AM
sigmonkey
sorta missed it with that "shall"... (shoulda clarified)
"the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב!
September 18, 2024, 06:56 AM
slosig
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Originally posted by coloradohunter44: While working sector 4 in Denver center...
Back in the 80's, I had a Western B727 crack a windscreen and declare an emergency. He said he was descending to 10,000 feet. Whoa Captain, you are over the Rockies, some fourteeners down there. Let's shoot for 17,000 feet and see where we are at reference those tall rocks down there. He agreed that might be a great idea, and we waited til they cleared the Rockies to descend on down to 10,000 feet. They diverted and landed safely at Grand Junction...GJT.
Nice save! Hopefully your management caught that and at least gave a pat on the back if not a nice dinner out.
Easy to understand why the old saw about the first thing to do in an emergency is to “wind the clock”. Rushing into the emergency descent without considering present position could have been an automatic response. It also could have been fatal for a lot of people. “The system” worked in this case, and a whole lot of folks will probably never have a clue that you saved their lives.
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