Aircraft down in Hudson being reported

[Matt Molnar]

I think they knew he was on the wrong freq. The incorrect readback, however, is a new detail, and probably will bring heat back on the controller who was chatting on the phone.

[Gerard]

I think they knew he was on the wrong freq. The incorrect readback, however, is a new detail, and probably will bring heat back on the controller who was chatting on the phone.

Controller and supervisor FIRED and new rules for the Hudson corridor.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nationa ... prove.html

[NIKV69]

Hmm CBS news at 6 just said that report was not accurate and that the FAA have just recommended termination. I will keep an eye out for more links. No doubt the union will fight it.

[Gerard]

[quote="NIKV69"]Hmm CBS news at 6 just said that report was not accurate and that the FAA have just recommended termination.

What? the media got the info wrong? :o :o
No way!!! :lol:

[mmedford]

I don't think he is fired, I met the guy like 2 weeks ago...thats all I can say though...

[moose135]

What? the media got the info wrong? :o :o
No way!!! :lol:

No they didn't:

Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- The Federal Aviation Administration proposed firing an air traffic controller and supervisor on duty when a helicopter and airplane collided over the Hudson River in August, killing nine people. The two are appealing the decision, and no final determination has been made, said Laura Brown, an FAA spokeswoman. Randy Babbitt, the agency’s administrator, told reporters on a conference call earlier today that they had been fired.

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The FAA Administrator gave them the wrong information.