Here is an example of improper rigging destroying a new locomotive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OvyIrsZ7Zhs J, Excellent tape. The noise it makes is so deliciously jarring. "improper rigging" - something as simple as a chain snapping because it was asked to ...

Sri Lankan cricketer 'tried to open plane door in mid-air' Player is said to have tugged at door after mistaking it for toilet on flight from St Lucia to London http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/02/sri-lankan-cricketer-plane-door Sigh. Maybe he flew in a DHC-4 Caribou before? Nothing like ta...

I smell a big lawsuit brewing.

Chris,

one of the passengers on board the plane described it as "cartwheeling". Agreed that spatial awareness might be difficult when you're inside with a tiny portal to look through, but it will be interesting to see what trajectory the bird took to earth.

Monchavo are you the the gou whu said
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I think you accidentally a braincell or two.

It's a coup, America.

True, but the pressure per square unit from one of her heels might well be greater than that of large military boot. Of course, I would not like to have my foot under either of them in any case. Dude. I have been punctured by more than one woman's stiletto heel. It's unpleasant. I keep a few sets i...

Found it. It was the Carvair. Ridiculous thing.

The Carvair had rather more than two engines. The Bristol 170 didn't.

My memory of the beast was hazy. It was the bulbous shape and dimensions that were key to the look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLLSqpYyPD8#at=68

Only funny trolling works!

One comment strikes me as interesting - the burn pattern visible from above.
I wonder if footage of the whole event will come to light later, I'd be interested to see the motions of the bird leading to the tail separation.

Footage and photographs

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/ju ... ash-boeing

Found it. It was the Carvair. Ridiculous thing.

meh. web search has been unfulfilling. I'll need some help. 2 engine beast. Oddly bulblous cockpit. 1960s? Very strange looking. Thoughts?

I truly believe the Connie was the most beautiful plane ever built. We are incredibly lucky to have one in flying condition down under - sounds awesome too. http://hars.org.au/ The connie is an incredibly aesthetically pleasing aircraft. Up there with concorde. It just looks "right". Equa...

Sri Lankan cricketer 'tried to open plane door in mid-air'
Player is said to have tugged at door after mistaking it for toilet on flight from St Lucia to London


http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/ju ... plane-door


Sigh.

....Anyone care to guess?

Thanks ROG. I caught it just after I posted

Interesting they didnt seem to feel the need for the elaborate escape system on the outside of the plane that they put on the 380

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22899952

I wonder if it's being streamed anywhere... I am pretty sure that BBC News online will show it...

So, how long have the A320 family of aircraft been operating? And, it's just now become a problem.... isolated case maybe?

Negative. Happened before.

http://avherald.com/h?article=429afacf

Typical British understatement: "This event has shown that the consequences of fan cowl door detachment are unpredictable and can present a greater risk to flight safety than previously experienced." "Safety Recommendation 2013-011 It is recommended that Airbus formally notifies opera...

Interim report:

http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cf ... G-EUOE.pdf

"oh shit, latches were open"

It has been brought to my attention that there has been a change in plans. Our ISGPOTM will now be piloting Boeing 767's.

Thank you.

How are the mighty fallen...

My first transatlantic flight was a Tristar, aboard TWA, summer 1981.

The Guardian reports that the NTSB have rattled their sabres as to the suspected potential severity of this incident http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/30/air-safety-officials-ba-jet the article includes some BRILLYUNT quotes from a passenger: "Passenger Jean Ralphs, who was sitting in se...

I'd appreciate the thoughts of most of you relating to this phenomena. Today's "incident" involving a PIA flight to LHR which was diverted to STN after a pair of passengers apparently became unruly. They have been arrested for "endangering an aircraft". I'd appreciate a précis of...