God speed to a man who snatched 185 of his passengers and crew from certain death in an amazing feat of airmanship. Rest in peace sir - it is well deserved.
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RIP - Capt Haynes
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Re: RIP - Capt Haynes
I was fortunate to have attended a 2002 dinner in Burlington where Haynes was the keynote speaker and gave a riveting presentation on the accident (versions are available on YouTube for those interested). A consummate professional who gave full credit to his crew in improvising quick solutions to a rapidly-deteriorating situation, while staying focused and even maintaining a sense of humour ("You want to be particular and make it a runway.") Blue skies and tailwinds, sir.
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Re: RIP - Capt Haynes
The crew's handling of the loss of hydraulics on UAL 232 was a textbook example of CRM and task sharing. Al Haynes never wanted to be referred to as a hero. His personal standards were too high. He might have felt differently if all on board had survived.
I was lucky to hear him speak at a safety conference many years ago. His talk was a demonstration of humility.
I was lucky to hear him speak at a safety conference many years ago. His talk was a demonstration of humility.
Re: RIP - Capt Haynes
It was an honour to have met Capt. Haynes. Godspeed and Blue Skies Al.
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Re: RIP - Capt Haynes
Probably the most amazing example of persistence in a near impossible situation I've ever read about. True hero.
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Re: RIP - Capt Haynes
I attended the same dinner in Burlington! I recall that he spoke for about two hours or so.....but it went by like 2 minutes, as it was so engrossing. The main theme he seemed to touch on was that so many were "prepared" beyond aviation - the airport, the crash fire and rescue people, the hospital personnel, the police to clear roads for ambulances....etcYYZSaabGuy wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 4:06 am I was fortunate to have attended a 2002 dinner in Burlington where Haynes was the keynote speaker and gave a riveting presentation on the accident (versions are available on YouTube for those interested). A consummate professional who gave full credit to his crew in improvising quick solutions to a rapidly-deteriorating situation, while staying focused and even maintaining a sense of humour ("You want to be particular and make it a runway.") Blue skies and tailwinds, sir.
