PORT-AU-PRINCE: A Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to the Haitian capital was struck by gunfire while trying to land earlier today. The plane was diverted to the Dominican Republic, where it landed safely. A flight attendant was reportedly grazed by a bullet.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation ... 79994.html
Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire.
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Re: Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire.
Why would anyone be flying there in the first place?
There's a negative travel advisory - even their neighbours have closed the border.
There's a negative travel advisory - even their neighbours have closed the border.
Always fly a stable approach - it's the only stability you'll find in this business
Re: Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire.
This is what they should be flying there:
DEI = Didn’t Earn It
Re: Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire.
Hasn't changed. Years ago I was conducting a TC PPC check at Toussaint Louverture International Airport and on the second IFR approach tower told me not to come below 3000'. I was all set to argue and be difficult but asked why instead. "Small arms fire". Right, so I instructed the crew to use 3000' as the MDA.
Re: Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire.
Why would anyone ever fly to Haiti?
I’m sticking to good ol Dallas Love Field!
https://apnews.com/article/dallas-texas ... 102e3ea2c3
I’m sticking to good ol Dallas Love Field!
https://apnews.com/article/dallas-texas ... 102e3ea2c3
Re: Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire.
What sucks for pax, is that they were actually travelling to Haiti. At least crew got a layover in the D.R.
