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Lufthansa Flight 405 was departing JFK when the A340 crew requested a turn to avoid weather. Before ATC approved it, the pilots began the turn anyway — prompting the controller to immediately challenge the crew and warn them about traffic ahead. Captain Steeeve breaks down what happened, how much authority pilots have when avoiding dangerous weather, and why making an unapproved turn in busy airspace can create a serious problem. For business inquiries email us at: captainsteeeve@wearebv.com For press or general questions: peter@541co.com Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization. I love my shirt from Flight Uniform, check it out here: https://get.aspr.app/SH1xXU Use code: STEEEVE15 Want to know what watch I'm wearing? If you are from the US, visit Watchbuys.com and go to the PRIMUS collection under Hanhart. For everyone else, visit https://www.hanhart.com/en/. #CaptainSteeeve #lufthansa #Lufthansa405 #jfk #airtrafficcontrol #atc #a340 #airbusa340 #aviation #pilot #airlinepilots #PilotDeviation