Tail Strike Trashes NW A320 @ Denver
May 8, 2009, 5:59 pm
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Tail Strike Trashes NW A320 @ Denver
"so substantial damage to the airframe, that the airplane may be written off":
May 8, 2009, 6:11 pm
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"so substantial damage to the airframe, that the airplane may be written off":
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May 8, 2009, 6:18 pm
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The Aviation Herald writeup also mentions 3.3G acceleration. Wonder if there was windsheer? or if maybe the plane just reached the runway ahead of the pilot? 
May 8, 2009, 6:53 pm
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Interesting... Was traveling DEN-MSP-ATL and was supposed to be in 4A on 1590. I walked up to C36 right as the agent was calling for anymore passengers connecting in MSP so she could rebook them. I ended up getting put on Delta metal DEN-ATL and got 6A on the Delta flight so all was good. 
Still waiting for original routing credit to post after my 2nd e-mail to Delta.
The transaction with the agent was so quick that I didn't bother to ask why the flight had been cancelled. Thanks for posting this OP.
Still waiting for original routing credit to post after my 2nd e-mail to Delta.
The transaction with the agent was so quick that I didn't bother to ask why the flight had been cancelled. Thanks for posting this OP.
May 8, 2009, 8:28 pm
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ouch!! glad to hear no one was hurt... disappointed to see A.NET doesn't have any pictures yet??
May 8, 2009, 8:40 pm
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Happened 4 days ago, the Aviation Herald account is the first news of it.
Not listed in FAA's preliminary incident/accident data.
Not listed in FAA's preliminary incident/accident data.
May 8, 2009, 8:42 pm
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old parts
Maybe we can mount the tail skags from the 727's in the boneyard as a workaround? 
May 8, 2009, 10:02 pm
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Maybe they could do a WorldPerks auction?
Since our miles pretty much are worthless now in buying plane tickets, maybe we could instead buy some plane parts.
Since our miles pretty much are worthless now in buying plane tickets, maybe we could instead buy some plane parts.
May 9, 2009, 4:20 am
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May 9, 2009, 8:21 am
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Depending on the age, my bet is, it will be repaired.
May 9, 2009, 9:23 am
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Maybe two more words... "black primer"
Seriously... glad no one was injured. Hopefully, the investigation will show that the pilot did a good job of recovering from some sort of situation such as wind shear.
May 11, 2009, 2:55 pm
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My bad - I originally started a new thread and did a search, nothing showed up and I didn't see this thread.
That's a pretty good idea. Invite SkyMiles members too! I'd buy a FC seat!
www.widgetheads.net says the plane is 18 years old. I think it really needs to be kept as DL/NW does not have the time or money to go and order a new plane. Just pay the money to repair it and move on!
www.widgetheads.net says the plane is 18 years old. I think it really needs to be kept as DL/NW does not have the time or money to go and order a new plane. Just pay the money to repair it and move on!
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May 11, 2009, 3:13 pm
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I personally think they should repair it and keep it in. No need to go thru the whole process and have to replace it. Just repair it and put it back in the skies. It would cost more to write it off and replace the plane than to repair it. Share your opinions on this thread. Thanks!
Do you have inside info that DL does not?
May 11, 2009, 3:14 pm
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I think this was mentioned last week. Not sure if on the NW or DL forums.
May 11, 2009, 7:11 pm
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No. It is all online at www.widgetheads.net
I think the person behind the site is a DL employee though
I think the person behind the site is a DL employee though
