UA935, London to L.A., hits severe turbulence, emergency landing in Montreal
May 25, 2010, 12:06 pm
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UA935, London to L.A., hits severe turbulence, emergency landing in Montreal
Just heard on a cable news channel that UA935 diverted to Montreal with some serious injuries, including one person with an open fracture.
No news links to this, other than a Google search uncovering an airliners.net thread reporting it as well.
UAL.com confirms the diversion of the flight to Montreal.
Edited to add CBC News link to story.
No news links to this, other than a Google search uncovering an airliners.net thread reporting it as well.
UAL.com confirms the diversion of the flight to Montreal.
Edited to add CBC News link to story.
Last edited by LessO2; May 25, 2010 at 12:15 pm Reason: added the link
May 25, 2010, 12:09 pm
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Apparently, this is the new config 777 and at least one FTer is on it. I hope all onboard are ok and those injured are able to recover.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14019959-post159.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14019959-post159.html
May 25, 2010, 12:16 pm
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May 25, 2010, 1:52 pm
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Hit severe turbulence; emergency diversion; seven reported injuries, including fractures........................
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May 25, 2010, 2:02 pm
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Looks like they are flying a rescue plane to YUL:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/U...748Z/KORD/CYUL
N771UA...for those who are wondering.
-Ualisthebst
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/U...748Z/KORD/CYUL
N771UA...for those who are wondering.
-Ualisthebst
May 25, 2010, 2:31 pm
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Looks like they are flying a rescue plane to YUL:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/U...748Z/KORD/CYUL
N771UA...for those who are wondering.
-Ualisthebst
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/U...748Z/KORD/CYUL
N771UA...for those who are wondering.
-Ualisthebst
May 25, 2010, 2:36 pm
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Why did the plane take off at 5:05am from LHR?
May 25, 2010, 2:37 pm
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A sobering reminder to stay buckled in, possessions stowed, etc., especially given I'm traveling that direction tomorrow myself.
May 25, 2010, 2:38 pm
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OK, this may sound naive - but I've never experienced "severe" turbulence.
I'm interested in hearing what it's like. Does it feel like the plane is about to fly apart?
I'm interested in hearing what it's like. Does it feel like the plane is about to fly apart?
May 25, 2010, 2:45 pm
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Taking 935 soon, although it sounds like it may be a different bird as this one seems in bad shape.
Best wishes to all concerned.
Best wishes to all concerned.
May 25, 2010, 2:52 pm
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What's strange is I never really had a panic instinct. Never seemed like there was any real danger or that the plane was "falling apart".
It was mostly a lot of being violently jerked side to side or floating weightless for a few seconds followed by slamming back down. But nothing that sounded like pieces of the plane were stressed. Really most of the noise was everything in the galley slamming around and an occasional startled yelp from a passenger. And the sound of the engines a few times at full throttle trying to gain back some altitude.
Everyone was firmly buckled in, otherwise there easily could have been many broken bones. Now I am adamant about keeping the seat belt on all the time. I would have had a concussion without it.
May 25, 2010, 2:58 pm
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May 25, 2010, 3:10 pm
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Hoping to hear from mtimmer who was supposed to be on this plane.
The fact that UA is sending another plane to pick up stranded pax may suggest the original 777 is not safe to fly at this moment. At least it needs to be thoroughly inspected before it returns to regular rotation.
The fact that UA is sending another plane to pick up stranded pax may suggest the original 777 is not safe to fly at this moment. At least it needs to be thoroughly inspected before it returns to regular rotation.
May 25, 2010, 3:19 pm
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Glad that everyone is alive, wish those injured a speedy recovery.
Hope our fellow Flyertalkers are uninjured.
Hope our fellow Flyertalkers are uninjured.
May 25, 2010, 3:21 pm
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Severe Turbulence causes large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude. It usually causes large variations in indicated airspeed. Aircraft may be momentarily out of control.
Occupants are forced violently against seat belts or shoulder straps. Unsecured objects are tossed about. Food service and walking are impossible.
EDIT: Here's a direct link to the reporting criteria table in AIM/FAR.
