Hello All,
I found this article on Independent that talks about an attempted hijacking on a Russian Aeroflot flight five days ago. The plane was forced down into an emergency landing as a passenger, supposedly intoxicated, attempted to break into the cockpit, demanding that the plane change course. No doubt this all happened within a matter of minutes, and the effective communication between crew members, air traffic control and ground forces was a key factor to quickly solving this issue. The company made quick to note that all its personnel are thoroughly trained in order to handle situations like these and ensured the safety of it’s members. Thankfully, no person was injured or harmed in the event. By the time the plane made its emergency landing, police and emergency ground teams were on stand by. This event shines a light on the effect of useful communication. A potential hijacking is certainly no joke and it was essential that the captain, first officer and all the assistants on the aircraft quickly and effectively deterred the man who was causing a scene. In situations like these, decisions must be made within a snap of a second and delegated tasks must be made clear to everyone. I’d say this is a great example of practical, effective and useful aviation communication.
Thank you,
Artiom K.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-plane-hijacking-moscow-siberia-surgut-afghanistan-airport-police-update-a8740471.html