Locked in the Latrine

If it can go wrong, it will go wrong, as this article in The New York Post shows.  The pilot on a puddle jumper airliner got locked in the latrine.

You can listen to the audio and judge for yourself as to if the reporting is correct that states:

But crew members didn’t react well to the unexpected visit from a stranger trying to breach the highly secure area of the plane.

I thought the co-pilot (the "First Officer") did exactly what he should have.  The rules are:

1. Maintain Aircraft Control
2. Analyze the Situation
3. Take Appropriate Action

You wouldn't believe how many folks fall down on the first rule.

As for this situation, the co-pilot, locked in the cockpit, has no idea what is really going on in the passenger compartment.  I think he did just the right thing.

And a thanks to Neal for sending this along to me.

Regards  —  Cliff