EI-LAX
Jul 28, 2017, 8:31 am
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EI-LAX's most recent flight was EI144, from LAX appropriately enough, landing ahead of schedule in Dublin at 13:46 on 19 July last.
My guess is that it's in for a scheduled maintenance check.
My guess is that it's in for a scheduled maintenance check.
Jul 28, 2017, 11:31 am
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Very unusual to be a scheduled check in middle of peak season, clearly still in Dublin which again is usual as heavy checks are Bordeaux?
Guessing someone unfortunate
Guessing someone unfortunate
Aug 10, 2017, 5:58 pm
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A "collision" is being very kind. Substantial damage caused to the aircraft and is expected to be out of service for weeks. I understand the damage is in the Millions of Euro
Back in service 11/8 DUB-ORD. I understand it had a tech issue on arrival ORD but opertaed the ORD-DUB on 12/8
Back in service 11/8 DUB-ORD. I understand it had a tech issue on arrival ORD but opertaed the ORD-DUB on 12/8
Last edited by flame; Aug 13, 2017 at 5:52 pm
Aug 11, 2017, 12:49 am
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I heard that someone mistakenly forgot that there was a set of steps connected to the tug that they were driving and drove under the tail of the aircraft. Low double digit damage in the millions (I heard it second hand so make of it what you will).
Aug 11, 2017, 3:05 am
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Aug 11, 2017, 4:02 am
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Regardless of the steps in tow you shouldn't be driving under an aircraft at any time
If its just under the tail, there is the pressure bulkhead and thats expensive if damaged, otherwise its the horizontal stabilizer again expensive
If its just under the tail, there is the pressure bulkhead and thats expensive if damaged, otherwise its the horizontal stabilizer again expensive
Aug 11, 2017, 9:39 am
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Heard it needed to get a replacement engine..mistakes happen but certainly wouldn't of wanted to be responsible for that damage. It's caused carnage with EI cancelled flights daily because of it.
Last edited by Drums; Aug 11, 2017 at 9:44 am
Aug 11, 2017, 12:24 pm
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This of course was at a time when it has caused the most disruption. There is little room for these incidents in peak Summer.