Singapore Airlines Tail Strike in Sydney
Nov 9, 2000, 7:44 pm
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Singapore Airlines Tail Strike in Sydney
Found this on another website:
"SQ232 had a tailstrike on November 8th out of Sydney. It has been reported that the Boeing 777 aircraft continued on to Singapore instead of returning for a structural inspection.
So, what is the story then? Did the tail strike occur or not? If it did and the crew knew about it and yet did not land asap, then what are we to make of this further evidence of SQ pilot culture?"
[This message has been edited by heart of asia (edited 11-09-2000).]
"SQ232 had a tailstrike on November 8th out of Sydney. It has been reported that the Boeing 777 aircraft continued on to Singapore instead of returning for a structural inspection.
So, what is the story then? Did the tail strike occur or not? If it did and the crew knew about it and yet did not land asap, then what are we to make of this further evidence of SQ pilot culture?"
[This message has been edited by heart of asia (edited 11-09-2000).]
Nov 11, 2000, 9:12 am
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Heart:
Do you know what a tailstrike is?
It's when the back-end of the aircraft fuselage hits the ground on takeoff (or landing). Tailstrikes happen with some regularity.
A tailstrike does not necessarily precipitate damage that is catastrophic, and certainly not classifiable as an 'accident.'
Sounds like journalists who are as technically ignorant as they are anxious to get their name in a by-line are at it again.
Do you know what a tailstrike is?
It's when the back-end of the aircraft fuselage hits the ground on takeoff (or landing). Tailstrikes happen with some regularity.
A tailstrike does not necessarily precipitate damage that is catastrophic, and certainly not classifiable as an 'accident.'
Sounds like journalists who are as technically ignorant as they are anxious to get their name in a by-line are at it again.
Nov 11, 2000, 1:37 pm
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"Some regularity," is a subjective term. Further, while many tailstrikes might cause little damage, the potential for more serious damage is nonetheless present.
It might be questionable practice to take an aircraft to altitude after a tailstrike. Any compromise to the pressure bulkhead as a result of the trailstrike could lead to either chronic or acute problems as the pressure differential climbs.
It might be questionable practice to take an aircraft to altitude after a tailstrike. Any compromise to the pressure bulkhead as a result of the trailstrike could lead to either chronic or acute problems as the pressure differential climbs.
Nov 14, 2000, 10:26 am
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Was it not a tail strike that ultimately led to a Japanese Domestic 747 to come down in Japan a few years back with no survivors? Apparently, the repair was 2nd rate and the tail section fell off in midflight!
I think prudence and safety would warrant a turn around for inspection. But then again, it may have been a wee love kiss to the ground. The media may not be well-informed.
I think prudence and safety would warrant a turn around for inspection. But then again, it may have been a wee love kiss to the ground. The media may not be well-informed.
Nov 14, 2000, 2:21 pm
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Originally posted by davistev:
Was it not a tail strike that ultimately led to a Japanese Domestic 747 to come down in Japan a few years back with no survivors? Apparently, the repair was 2nd rate and the tail section fell off in midflight!
Was it not a tail strike that ultimately led to a Japanese Domestic 747 to come down in Japan a few years back with no survivors? Apparently, the repair was 2nd rate and the tail section fell off in midflight!
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