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A321 captain experiences fixed side window fracturing at FL360. QRH procedures are complied with and flight diverts to nearest suitable airport.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 932086 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201102 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Light | Night |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A321 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Cockpit Window |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Not Flying Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
At FL360; heard a loud report and discovered captain's fixed side window to have fractured throughout its entire surface area. We descended to lower altitude and performed the non-normal procedures. Because of our proximity to ZZZ and our weight; we elected to divert to ZZZ. Emergency was declared; dispatch; cabin crew and passengers were advised. Although staffing at ZZZ was limited; a replacement aircraft was available shortly after our arrival; and despite the hard work and help on the part of the staff and our controlling dispatcher; the turn time was 2:38. Delays included waiting for jetway; repositioning of damaged aircraft; waiting on fueling and finally waiting for final west/B numbers at the runway. We should be able to do better.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A321 Captain experiences fixed side window fracturing at FL360. QRH procedures are complied with and flight diverts to nearest suitable airport.
Narrative: At FL360; heard a loud report and discovered Captain's fixed side window to have fractured throughout its entire surface area. We descended to lower altitude and performed the non-normal procedures. Because of our proximity to ZZZ and our weight; we elected to divert to ZZZ. Emergency was declared; dispatch; cabin crew and passengers were advised. Although staffing at ZZZ was limited; a replacement aircraft was available shortly after our arrival; and despite the hard work and help on the part of the staff and our controlling dispatcher; the turn time was 2:38. Delays included waiting for jetway; repositioning of damaged aircraft; waiting on fueling and finally waiting for final W/B numbers at the runway. We should be able to do better.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.