QF 32 - Engine Exploded? (General discussion of the events)
Nov 4, 2010, 2:46 am
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Post an incident like this, what happens to the wing that took damage? My understanding is that carbon fiber is pretty difficult to repair and since it's relatively new technology on a plane, I would be a little nervous getting back on that plane.
Nov 4, 2010, 3:11 am
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Can’t believe this has happened ! I’m traveling myself to Sydney on QF32 next Wednesday (Nov 10th) ! I was really looking forward to fly the A380.
I’ve read it was VH-OQA (Nancy Bird) which suffered from engine troubles…
And all A380’s are currently grounded, but if they were to reinstate the fleet … does anyone know if this flight (QF32 – Nov 10th) is the same ‘fysical’ plane, or could we be transported on another A380 servicing the same route ? (big IF I guess)
I’ve read it was VH-OQA (Nancy Bird) which suffered from engine troubles…
And all A380’s are currently grounded, but if they were to reinstate the fleet … does anyone know if this flight (QF32 – Nov 10th) is the same ‘fysical’ plane, or could we be transported on another A380 servicing the same route ? (big IF I guess)
Nov 4, 2010, 3:23 am
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Can’t believe this has happened ! I’m traveling myself to Sydney on QF32 next Wednesday (Nov 10th) ! I was really looking forward to fly the A380.
I’ve read it was VH-OQA (Nancy Bird) which suffered from engine troubles…
And all A380’s are currently grounded, but if they were to reinstate the fleet … does anyone know if this flight (QF32 – Nov 10th) is the same ‘fysical’ plane, or could we be transported on another A380 servicing the same route ? (big IF I guess)
I’ve read it was VH-OQA (Nancy Bird) which suffered from engine troubles…
And all A380’s are currently grounded, but if they were to reinstate the fleet … does anyone know if this flight (QF32 – Nov 10th) is the same ‘fysical’ plane, or could we be transported on another A380 servicing the same route ? (big IF I guess)
Nov 4, 2010, 3:33 am
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I’m just trying to find out whether VH-0QA is the only A380 serving flight QF32 ?
Nov 4, 2010, 3:36 am
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Nov 4, 2010, 3:59 am
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QF have made a very sensible decision. Pax safety is paramount. We are due to travel on QF32 out of LHR to SYD F in Feb, so hope all the problems and investigations have been solved by then, otherwise the trip will be on a 744
Nov 4, 2010, 3:59 am
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Nov 4, 2010, 4:19 am
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Why Quantas again??!! At least that was the first thought that came to mind this morning when I saw the news. Bear in mind their A380 is certainly not the oldest one nor with the most flight time.......Maybe they did come tooo close to the volcanic ash.
I hate to say it but I am sure I am not the only one to thinking it though - Quantas has been making big withdrawels from their luck account over the passed few years - one day they are going to run out.........
I hate to say it but I am sure I am not the only one to thinking it though - Quantas has been making big withdrawels from their luck account over the passed few years - one day they are going to run out.........
Nov 4, 2010, 4:24 am
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Why Quantas again??!! At least that was the first thought that came to mind this morning when I saw the news. Bear in mind their A380 is certainly not the oldest one nor with the most flight time.......Maybe they did come tooo close to the volcanic ash.
I hate to say it but I am sure I am not the only one to thinking it though - Quantas has been making big withdrawels from their luck account over the passed few years - one day they are going to run out.........
I hate to say it but I am sure I am not the only one to thinking it though - Quantas has been making big withdrawels from their luck account over the passed few years - one day they are going to run out.........
It's far too early to say what happened, but it does look like another uncontained failure and probably not something any maintenance cycle could ever prevent.
Secondly, people also need to remember that this is most likely a Rolls Royce issue and not necessarily anything to do with Airbus. There are a few aviation safety/crash experts that hang around these forums, and one specifically I am thinking of. Hopefully he might shed a little more light on the matter.
Nov 4, 2010, 4:24 am
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Why Quantas again??!! At least that was the first thought that came to mind this morning when I saw the news. Bear in mind their A380 is certainly not the oldest one nor with the most flight time.......Maybe they did come tooo close to the volcanic ash.
I hate to say it but I am sure I am not the only one to thinking it though - Quantas has been making big withdrawels from their luck account over the passed few years - one day they are going to run out.........
I hate to say it but I am sure I am not the only one to thinking it though - Quantas has been making big withdrawels from their luck account over the passed few years - one day they are going to run out.........
Considering these are exceptionally new engines compared to the average age of their fleet, it's a good safety precaution to ground the fleet, even if it is inconvenient.
Volcanic Ash? Volcanish Ash does not cause uncontained engined failure.
Nov 4, 2010, 4:50 am
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you can't say anything with 100% certainty, but i'm 99.9% certain it'll be fine.
Nov 4, 2010, 5:00 am
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Why Quantas again??!! At least that was the first thought that came to mind this morning when I saw the news. Bear in mind their A380 is certainly not the oldest one nor with the most flight time.......Maybe they did come tooo close to the volcanic ash.
I hate to say it but I am sure I am not the only one to thinking it though - Quantas has been making big withdrawels from their luck account over the passed few years - one day they are going to run out.........
I hate to say it but I am sure I am not the only one to thinking it though - Quantas has been making big withdrawels from their luck account over the passed few years - one day they are going to run out.........
I very much doubt this is volcano related. Iceland is far away ;-)
Nov 4, 2010, 5:03 am
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