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Martinez throughout the event. Martinez cleared the
airspace as the pilot, at times disoriented, struggled to
follow navigational instructions from Corcoran over the
hour-long event. He also provided weather information
for adjacent airports. Corcoran disseminated pilot reports
of actual weather conditions encountered by aircraft in
flight – which proved helpful in decision-making during
the emergency.
Together, Corcoran and Martinez ensured the pilot had
the most up-to-date weather for the area. Martinez
utilized other air traffic personnel in the operation with
precision approach experience to help aid the controller
in the step-down of the aircraft. Martinez and Corcoran
worked together to point out aircraft in adjacent airspace
that had potential to stray into Providence airspace
and present a potential hazard. Martinez also ensured
emergency personnel were ready to respond.
"Our teamwork at Providence showed this day through
Chris and Andrew," said NATCA PVD FacRep Pete Geddis.
"Day in and day out, we all work together, whether in the
tower, TRACON, or off position. These are the events that
make all of us proud of our job as controllers."
None of us know how we'd
react in a moment like that,
and Chris was probably no
different. However, when all
around him became chaotic,
Chris became the calm that
moment needed to create a
safe landing of what otherwise
could have been a catastrophic
event. A true example of pure
professionalism!
» New England Regional
Vice President Mick Devine:
