Compass Lav Fire

[CA1900]

well it was probably caused by compass not knowing how to fly it correctly because those planes belong to RAH and add a staple to that list.

And then he calls me a jerk and says the last guy who thought he was a jerk was dead now. So I don't say nothin' and he says, "What do ya think about that?" So I says, "Well, that don't sound like too good a deal for him then."

 

[erikgigem]

I'm sure it couldn't possibly have involved a smoker...

Exactly. I suggest that Compass present a bill to the smoker for...

Cost of emergency response team at the airport
Cost of fuel and expenses for flight to take people from diverted airport to destination.
Additional labor costs for flight crew.
Cost of replacement of expended items on aircraft.

Its time that we make these people responsible for their actions!

 

[DrewBlows]

Exactly. I suggest that Compass present a bill to the smoker for...

Cost of emergency response team at the airport
Cost of fuel and expenses for flight to take people from diverted airport to destination.
Additional labor costs for flight crew.
Cost of replacement of expended items on aircraft.

Its time that we make these people responsible for their actions!

I'll add a one...

Cost of a full page ad in the USAToday explaining the costs associated with smoking on an airplane.

 

[shamrock]

Damn, this reminds me of the classic "LAV 2 OVHT" flight attendant prank. You know, the one where you call the FA and say you've got a warning message and you may have to have her help out in a few minutes....then call back in a few minutes and tell her you are getting a LAV 2 OVHT warning, and the checklist calls for her to dump two cups of ice in the lav every 15 minutes until landing. Oh, and don't worry, we'll monitor the temperature from up here. LOL.

A prank involving an overheat/fire situation.

Definitely a classic.

 

[siucavflight]

"The aircraft is being held in Fargo here until it's released," he said

I think that is a good time to hold it till!

 

[Amish RakeFight]

And then he calls me a jerk and says the last guy who thought he was a jerk was dead now. So I don't say nothin' and he says, "What do ya think about that?" So I says, "Well, that don't sound like too good a deal for him then."

Classic.
One of my favorite movies.

 

[dashtrasher]

Has the aircraft been released yet? Last I heard was that the NTSB and the FBI had not released it due to the fire starting near the paper towel rack. They are both treating this as an intentional fire.

 

[submachXJ]

KSTP just put on some dip$%^& started the fire in the lav intentionally . Should have jetisoned him! I hope he goes up on attempted murder charges. I am sure his pets would'nt mind if you get my drift.

Here is KARE11 quote.

FBI agents have arrested a 19-year-old Woodbury man who allegedly set a fire in the restroom of a Compass Airlines flight.

The FBI says Eder H. Rojas was arrested Wednesday evening in Minneapolis. He was charged Thursday morning in federal court in Fargo, North Dakota. The U.S. attorney's office for North Dakota will prosecute the case.

The Compass Airlines flight was on its way from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Regina, Saskatchewan, the night of May 7 when the smoky fire forced the crew to land in Fargo instead. Many of the 59 passengers had to spend the night in the Fargo airport.

Compass is a subsidiary of Northwest Airlines.



(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

 

[TCAS]

Turns out it's the FA...

Flight attendant accused of setting fire on plane

May 7 incident caused by upset crew member forced emergency landing


FARGO, N.D. - A 19-year-old flight attendant has been accused of setting a fire aboard a commercial airplane that was forced to make an emergency landing in Fargo, N.D.

Eder Rojas was charged Thursday in federal court in Minneapolis. The case will be prosecuted in Fargo.

Officials say the Compass Airlines flight from Minneapolis to Saskatchewan landed safely in Fargo on May 7, after smoke begin to fill the back of the plane.
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Court documents say Rojas, of Woodbury, Minn., told authorities he was upset at the airline for making him work that route.

(Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

 

[SpauldingSmails]

Strangely enough I believe he was an FA on the first Compass lav incident. I've flown with this guy I would have never imagined. Wow.

 

[barrelroll]

Strangely enough I believe he was an FA on the first Compass lav incident. I've flown with this guy I would have never imagined. Wow.

I heard the same thing about this FA the other day....that he was also the FA on the first lav fire at Compass. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Coincidence?

 

[zkmayo]

That guy is going to the slammer for a long time. crack must be good up there.

 

[russtgol]

Exactly. I suggest that Compass present a bill to the smoker for...

Cost of emergency response team at the airport
Cost of fuel and expenses for flight to take people from diverted airport to destination.
Additional labor costs for flight crew.
Cost of replacement of expended items on aircraft.

Its time that we make these people responsible for their actions!

Was'nt a smoker stupid!

 

[WMUSIGPI]

Have Canada overnights really gotten that bad that you are willing to set fire to the airplane to try to keep from going there?

I know the exchange rate sucks but seriously...
I was about to pick up a premium YUL turn... I need to know these things first.

 

[CaptSeth]

Hmm. Note to Compass Management Team:

Review Flight Attendant Selection Process.