Delta MD80 skidss off runway @ LGA 11:09AM EST
Mar 5, 2015, 11:52 am
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Very glad that everyone on board and on the ground seems to be okay.
But, good lord. CNN, that bastion of reporting integrity, is stressing, based off a single, very far away still photo, that the rear landing gear failed or broke off. Followed by commentary about cancelled flights and a tone hinting at why wasn't this flight cancelled, too?
But, good lord. CNN, that bastion of reporting integrity, is stressing, based off a single, very far away still photo, that the rear landing gear failed or broke off. Followed by commentary about cancelled flights and a tone hinting at why wasn't this flight cancelled, too?
Glad all are OK. ^
Mar 5, 2015, 11:52 am
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Doubt 1086 was on the wrong frequency. They were busy skidding, arresting the skid, assessing the damage, and evacuating the aircraft. Calling ATC is the last priority.
Mar 5, 2015, 11:53 am
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Mar 5, 2015, 12:00 pm
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Well, I guess they figure if they got you to your destination airport in one piece but not the aircraft, they did their job.
Mar 5, 2015, 12:00 pm
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Mar 5, 2015, 12:04 pm
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Mar 5, 2015, 12:09 pm
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That's nothing. Wait until the Delta apologists get here. I can hear it now... "Over-entitled elites thinking DL should deliver them right up to the gate". And "just be glad you are safe!!!!".
Mar 5, 2015, 12:11 pm
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Mar 5, 2015, 12:11 pm
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I'm also surprised that there were no pictures of passengers evacuating with bare feet because we all know how many people love to put their bare feet up on the bulkhead/seat/armrest/headrest/overhead bin.
But joking aside, I'm glad everyone was safe and those pilots must have been really calm. They didn't evac on the left side with the fuel spill so they must have been able to assess the situation quickly and accurately. I can't imagine how terrifying it must have been for them thinking they might be going into the bay.
But joking aside, I'm glad everyone was safe and those pilots must have been really calm. They didn't evac on the left side with the fuel spill so they must have been able to assess the situation quickly and accurately. I can't imagine how terrifying it must have been for them thinking they might be going into the bay.
Mar 5, 2015, 12:19 pm
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This reminds me of something I've heard from many a pilot. When you fly: Wear close-toe shoes, and keep them on until five minutes after landing and from final approach through touchdown. If you're asked to evacuate, you'll be glad you did.
Mar 5, 2015, 12:26 pm
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Yeap - same with departure. Until we get up to Delta's triple-ding 10k feet, I'm leaving my shoes on. I'd hate to try to find my shoes after an RTO.