Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted August 31, 2006 Pilot locked out cockpit after in-flight toilet break AFP OTTAWA (AFP) - An Air Canada Jazz pilot who left the cockpit of his passenger jet to use a back washroom moments before landing found himself locked out upon his return, an airline official told AFP. The pilot eventually busted into the cockpit and safely landed the Bombardier CRJ-100, but not before alarming some 50 passengers who watched him bang on the door and talk frantically with the cockpit through an onboard telephone for several minutes, according to local reports. Air Canada Jazz spokeswoman Manon Stuart downplayed the incident, saying passengers "did not react and remained calm." The first officer had remained on the flight deck, but was unable to open the jammed door, forcing the crew to remove it from its hinges with only 30 minutes remaining in the flight from Ottawa to Winnipeg, she said. The first officer could have landed the jet himself and passengers were not in danger, she added. "We investigated the incident on Saturday and the crew followed standard operational procedures. At no time was the safety or security of passengers compromised." No explanation for the door jam was given. "It's a very rare occurrence," Stuart said. "To the best of our knowledge, it's the first time we've encountered this problem in-flight." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted August 31, 2006 Wow .. That easy to break the door ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2006 it is foreseeable that not too long (maybe 787) that cockpit will have toilet just for pilots. Or maybe they have it already??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 (edited) Pilots nowadays using First-Class paxs' toilets? This is my first time hearing such news.. But what would happen if the one locked in washroom was one of the pax? Edited September 1, 2006 by Min Chun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joel Cheng 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 LOL! I have absolutely nothing to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 Cockpit doors are supposed to be terrorist-proof. Now they are pilot-proof too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 (edited) Looking at the bright side of things, we should know now it is indeed hard for anyone to get into the cockpit now Edited September 1, 2006 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 The first officer could have landed the jet himself and passengers were not in danger Is that legal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 (edited) Man, what the pax think when the pilot tries to break in This is a good/bad news overall Edited September 1, 2006 by Seth K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 Is there no release button/special code in the cockpit for the co-pilot to press on, or any other way for him/her to open that door ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 (edited) I reckon he had more than a pee when he couldn't get the door open! If only it was Airbus. Since the A320 they have been trying to effectively design the pilot out of the flightdeck, if only they knew it was as simple as jamming the door! Oh, FWIW, once on a Virgin Blue flight, the door swung open during the take-off run! Embarassing for the crew... Edited September 1, 2006 by Liam Gibb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 Bombardier CRJ-100 Just only one restroom ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 Is there no release button/special code in the cockpit for the co-pilot topress on, or any other way for him/her to open that door ? Could be because the co-pilot does not like his captain..... Oh, FWIW, once on a Virgin Blue flight, the door swung open during the take-off run! Embarassing for the crew... IIRC, all Air NZ cockpit door has a code entry system. The cockpit door is code-locked after the passenger door is shut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Yong 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 What a careless captain it is!!! So dangerous!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted September 2, 2006 What a careless captain it is!!! So dangerous!!!! Why? Captain cannot pee kah? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Yong 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2006 Why? Captain cannot pee kah? Captain, Jangan marah!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Tee 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2006 Captain, Jangan marah!!!!! captain can pee, but passengers and cabin crew can prank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
