Question

Diverting to an alternate may be caused by:

a) lost, fuel contamination, carburettor ice and electrical malfunction
b) lost, weather below minimum, passenger illness, and poor engine performance
c) lost, weather below minimum, engine failure, passenger or pilot illness, poor aircraft performance, carburettor ice and unfamiliar terrain
d) in flight emergencies and poor aircraft performance due to fuel/ oil contamination

Answer 1

Diverting to an alternate may be required due to navigation errors, adverse weather, medical emergencies, aircraft performance issues, mechanical failures, or environmental challenges. The 1983 Air Canada incident exemplifies the need for such diversion due to fuel miscalculation. Quick decision-making is vital for the safety of all aboard.

Step-by-step explanation:

Diverting to an alternate may be necessary during a flight for a variety of reasons, ranging from operational to environmental factors. One historical example that illustrates this need is the case of the Air Canada Flight that ran out of fuel due to a miscalculation of fuel weight, using pounds instead of kilograms. The pilots successfully diverted the aircraft and landed with no engine power, illustrating their skill and quick thinking under pressure.

There are several common reasons for an aircraft to be diverted:

• Navigation issues (e.g., getting lost)
• Meteorological conditions (weather below minimums)
• Medical emergencies (passenger or pilot illness)
• Aircraft performance issues (poor engine performance, fuel contamination, carburettor ice)
• Mechanical failures (electrical malfunction, engine failure)
• External environmental challenges (unfamiliar terrain)

In emergency situations, the safety of passengers and crew is the primary concern. The need to divert to an alternate location becomes a crucial decision made by the flight crew to ensure a safe outcome.