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2007-05-07 Africa Subsaharan

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Posted by Fred 2007-05-07 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 737-800? Brand-new, that.

Posted by gromky 2007-05-07 00:58|| 2007-05-07 00:58|| Front Page Top

#2 20 Kilometers, didn't get far.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2007-05-07 06:28|| 2007-05-07 06:28|| Front Page Top

#3 Did anybody think to dip the tanks BEFORE takeoff? Even the esteemed Boeing Company crashed an airplane a few years back when 4, count em', 4 experienced test pilots took the last remaining Boeing Model 307 for its post restoration check flight without checking the tanks. Out over Elliott Bay it got real quiet when all four motors quit. Fortunately in this cse, the crew all survived (photos show at least one steppiong off the wing into a rescue boat holding a brief case and not getting wet) and the plane was hauled out, cleaned up and flew to the Smithsonian Museum.

And that proves:

Aviation Law #1: takesoffs are optional; landings are mandatory.

Posted by USN. Ret. 2007-05-07 15:22|| 2007-05-07 15:22|| Front Page Top

#4 In the crash of Jetstream N16EJ from Eastern Airlines pilot had calculated he needed 45 gallons per tank (they were two of them) and according to the usage in the company told to copilot: 45 gallons. THis one thought it was 45 gallons total and told this to the eployeee of the gas company who did what told. Copilot then did not do the usual visual inspection of the tank. Gas gauge was defective so crew did not notice. In addition, compnay notified the crew they had to do add another leg to their scvhedule for rteplacing another plane who had had problem. Plane got out of fuel while in flight, crashed and there< were no survivors.

Posted by JFM">JFM 2007-05-07 17:13|| 2007-05-07 17:13|| Front Page Top

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