TK B738 at Pristina on 02 May 2016, runway excursion on landing
May 3, 2016, 12:13 am
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TK B738 at Pristina on 02 May 2016, runway excursion on landing
Reuters:
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-ko...-idUSKCN0XT1TQ
Kosovo airport closes after Turkish Airlines jet skids off runway
A Turkish Airlines jet carrying 143 passengers and eight crew from Istanbul skidded off the runway on Monday when landing at Kosovo's sole airport, officials said.
A Turkish Airlines jet carrying 143 passengers and eight crew from Istanbul skidded off the runway on Monday when landing at Kosovo's sole airport, officials said.
Last edited by starflyergold; May 3, 2016 at 2:43 pm
May 3, 2016, 8:22 am
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Was on that flight only 8 days prior. Usual equipment for that flight is the A-319. But, like this flight, our equipment changed to the 738 last minute.
We are experiencing quite the torrent of rain this week. The airport officially reopened today at 13:00 local. But, the departure and arrival board is still a mess. Adria and EasyJet were quick to simply cancel their runs for today.
Very fortunate indeed that no one was hurt.
We are experiencing quite the torrent of rain this week. The airport officially reopened today at 13:00 local. But, the departure and arrival board is still a mess. Adria and EasyJet were quick to simply cancel their runs for today.
Very fortunate indeed that no one was hurt.
May 5, 2016, 4:14 am
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"On May 4th 2016 The Aviation Herald received information that touch down marks were identified about 1500 meters down the 2500 meter long runway."
http://www.avherald.com/h?article=497beb72&opt=0
http://www.avherald.com/h?article=497beb72&opt=0
May 5, 2016, 6:05 am
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Hats off to the mod for deleting my errant double post. Thanks PetzLUX for that link. Seeing as this is my "home" port, I find the quote about the far out touch down marks most interesting.