J.O. Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 The italics are mine. I wonder if this was a new aircraft being delivered? (A US registered) PIAGGIO P180, enroute from Keflavik (BIKF) to Narsarsuaq (BGBW) was cleared out of controlled airspace and reported leaving 19,500 ft. at 13:29. At 14:10Z Sondrestrom Flight Information Centre (FIC) called to advise that (the aircraft) had missed the approach and requested an IFR clearance to Kangerlussuaq (BGSF) at 30,000 ft. Gander Oceanic was unable to issue clearance at 30,000 ft. due to traffic. BGSF FIC further advised that the pilot reported fuel critical and was climbing to 30,000 ft. Traffic was not in close proximity to the flight. Gander Oceanic was unable to talk to the flight and was unsure of the actions taken by the pilot. The flight was estimated to have exited Gander airspace at 14:45Z. Reykjavík (BIRK) Area Control Centre (ACC) later advised that the flight was over due at the destination and had advised Kangerlussuaq that the fuel situation was very serious. ETA for Kangerlussuaq was approximately 15:15Z and as of 17:32Z no arrival report had been received. At 18:00Z BIRK ACC supervisor called to advise that the aircraft had been located on the ice cap. The pilot had survived and was being transported to Kangerlussuaq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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