N189DN diverted 'DAL073'
Delta airlines flight 'DAL073' Istanbul - New York JFK encountered a security problem whilst en-route, and diverted to Dublin.
The aircraft was parked on the old runway 23 and was the subject of much attention.
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story perhaps was evident here? Fortunately for all concerned the 'security alert' was a hoax. The aircraft had a faster than usual approach to runway 10 as dictated by the urgency of the situation. With perhaps a high weight remaning the aircraft was heavy. The resultant braking action to slow the jet overheated the wheel brakes slightly. This was the main focus of the DAA Fire Service. Perhaps to the disappointment of the media present.
N189DN diverted 'DAL073'
Delta airlines flight 'DAL073' Istanbul - New York JFK encountered a security problem whilst en-route, and diverted to Dublin.
The aircraft was parked on the old runway 23 and was the subject of much attention.
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story perhaps was evident here? Fortunately for all concerned the 'security alert' was a hoax. The aircraft had a faster than usual approach to runway 10 as dictated by the urgency of the situation. With perhaps a high weight remaning the aircraft was heavy. The resultant braking action to slow the jet overheated the wheel brakes slightly. This was the main focus of the DAA Fire Service. Perhaps to the disappointment of the media present.