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as quickly as that option came, it went with the realization that Butte was, in fact, going to be the best final option. Decker provided updated information and rec- ommended an alternate approach to ex- pedite the landing. DECKER: November four-zero-four char- lie hotel, alright sir. Anything else I can get for you right now? No NOTAMS affecting you. Any runway you want, of course. It's just the weather we're looking at sir. N404CH: Alright, sounds good. Under- stand it is a weather issue. We are VOR Runway One-Five and we do request crash fire and rescue assistance when we get there please. DECKER: They're on the way sir. N404CH: Alright, Salt Lake Center Aztec four-zero-four charlie hotel we are barely legal VFR. We got the airport. We are in the ILS to Runway One-Five at this time. Decker then provided one last instruction, to give them a call at the center when things settled down. A safe landing en- sued. "Troy is an accomplished pilot himself and IFR rated and that experience proved in- valuable," Pincock said. "He was able to anticipate the pilot's needs and used per- sonal knowledge of the area to help pro- duce a favorable outcome to an otherwise dire situation." Troy Decker Salt Lake Center (ZLC) 17 "Air traffic controllers of the NW Mountain Region are well versed working aircraft in high terrain, and during the winter months there is a good chance that icing and winter IFR weather are the norm. "The outstanding save ZLC controller Troy Decker was in- volved in not only had mountainous terrain and wintry weather but also an aircraft engine fire. "Troy Decker again proves that when an aircraft is in trou- ble, air traffic controllers are expected to remain calm and professional at all times. The pilots expect this, and we expect it of ourselves. "I commend Troy for his outstanding actions, and I commend all the hard-working NATCA air traffic controllers who per- form in an exceptional manner day in and day out." Northwest Mountain Region RVP Jim Ullmann:

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