On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 03:33:56 +0000, Crash Lander wrote:

It can be helpful if you can remain in the
area.

There's a big difference between this and "take over the aircraft". I
agree that most pilots would be quite willing to provide whatever
assistance they could consistent with their own safety etc.

I'm not quite sure how much help aircraft can be, but one never knows (ie.
perhaps they've a working transceiver on the ground).

- Andrew