A HERETIC I AM
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Wed Sep-21-05 06:59 PM
Response to Reply #7 |
| 10. Diverted to Long Beach...... |
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apparently, the western hub for Jet Blue
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| -JetBlue Dumping Fuel...A320 nose gear twisted 100+ onboard |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Sep-21-05 06:41 PM |
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A320 stats...Fuel Capacity 6,302 Gals...Max Landing weight.. |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Sep-21-05 06:43 PM |
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6:45 Central time kick nt |
eyepaddle |
Sep-21-05 06:46 PM |
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A320 File Photo |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Sep-21-05 06:52 PM |
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Oh, it's a plane |
DS1 |
Sep-21-05 07:01 PM |
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where? |
Oreo |
Sep-21-05 06:44 PM |
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Los Angeles |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Sep-21-05 06:45 PM |
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I heard that and it made me wonder a) where are they, what are they |
Pirate Smile |
Sep-21-05 06:44 PM |
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Much of it will evaporate, but not all...depends on how high they are |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 07:02 PM |
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Guy on MSNBC now saying "Some Airbus A/C can not dump fuel" |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 07:06 PM |
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landing gear stuck |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Sep-21-05 06:45 PM |
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Diverting to LAX |
Godlesscommieprevert |
Sep-21-05 06:52 PM |
#7 |
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Diverted to Long Beach...... |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 06:59 PM |
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Please let them be alright. My husband is flying Jet Blue in the air now. |
mgdecombe |
Sep-21-05 06:58 PM |
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My husband's also flying at this moment |
Godlesscommieprevert |
Sep-21-05 07:00 PM |
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Thinking good thoughts for everyone in the air right now |
mgdecombe |
Sep-21-05 07:03 PM |
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Thanks, |
Godlesscommieprevert |
Sep-21-05 07:05 PM |
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Good |
Corgigal |
Sep-21-05 07:01 PM |
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From what I can hear on the radio, it sounds like it. |
mgdecombe |
Sep-21-05 07:03 PM |
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From The AP:Damaged Plane Circling Calif. Airport |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Sep-21-05 07:00 PM |
#11 |
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prehaps they should have waited to dump fuel until after a decision |
fleabert |
Sep-21-05 07:04 PM |
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I'm listening to kcbs |
Corgigal |
Sep-21-05 07:06 PM |
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On MSNBC...A320 cannot "dump fuel" I guess it is burning some |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Sep-21-05 07:07 PM |
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Don't you think that is an odd design feature? |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 07:09 PM |
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Really, I've flown Airbus a few times, and I don't like them |
Godlesscommieprevert |
Sep-21-05 07:11 PM |
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got it. |
fleabert |
Sep-21-05 07:09 PM |
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THEY DIDN'T DUMP ANY FUEL!!! AT ALL |
discerning christian |
Sep-21-05 10:56 PM |
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THEY DIDN'T DUMP ANY FUEL!!! AT ALL |
discerning christian |
Sep-21-05 10:56 PM |
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. |
Bluebear |
Sep-22-05 12:35 AM |
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This is scary |
TheCentepedeShoes |
Sep-21-05 07:03 PM |
#17 |
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MSNBC now saying they can't dump fuel |
LizW |
Sep-21-05 07:06 PM |
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Belly landing on foam? |
Gregorian |
Sep-21-05 07:06 PM |
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The foam is there to suppress fire.....they'll be fine |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 07:07 PM |
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Not a slam dunk. |
Gregorian |
Sep-21-05 07:10 PM |
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Agreed, not an easy task.....but they do train for this in simulators |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 07:13 PM |
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Right. Main gear down. Maybe. |
Gregorian |
Sep-21-05 07:18 PM |
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I am willing to bet the nose gear can NOT be retracted..... |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 07:23 PM |
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I've only flown light planes. So it's a guess at best. |
Gregorian |
Sep-21-05 07:39 PM |
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I used to be a Parts Manager for a Cessna and Bell FBO...... |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 07:45 PM |
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Nose gear are badass. |
Gregorian |
Sep-21-05 07:50 PM |
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Used to be able to recite a 100 hour inspection kit for a 172 by rote! |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 07:56 PM |
#74 |
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Hahaha. Yep the old single steering wheel and v tail |
Gregorian |
Sep-21-05 08:05 PM |
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SAW TWO OF THEM TWO DAYS AGO!!!! |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 08:10 PM |
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OMG. Ukiah is where I used to see them. |
Gregorian |
Sep-21-05 08:13 PM |
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No...i was driving up 101 from San Jose on the way to Portland |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 08:32 PM |
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That is one of the nicest drives there is. |
Gregorian |
Sep-21-05 08:49 PM |
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Landings are bad enough without this. I can't imagine how |
The_Casual_Observer |
Sep-21-05 07:14 PM |
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90 minutes to burn off enough fuel. |
LizW |
Sep-21-05 07:17 PM |
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First thought: yes. Second thought: liquor and emergency evacuation... |
hvn_nbr_2 |
Sep-21-05 07:26 PM |
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Yes, you're right. Remember Souix City? |
LizW |
Sep-21-05 07:28 PM |
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I don't think the drink cart ever rolled out. Prob detected at take-off. |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 07:59 PM |
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135 customers aboard.... |
Catchawave |
Sep-21-05 07:17 PM |
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139 passengers....n/t |
Catchawave |
Sep-21-05 07:25 PM |
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139 passengers on board, may be watching all this on TV :( |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 07:19 PM |
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A new level of horror. I can't imagine that. |
mgdecombe |
Sep-21-05 07:22 PM |
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An American Airlines flight crashed in Chicago in the 70s |
Godlesscommieprevert |
Sep-21-05 07:27 PM |
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Live feed at MSNBC website |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 07:22 PM |
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What's happening now! |
goclark |
Sep-21-05 07:24 PM |
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Still circling, burning off fuel. Landing in 5 - 10 min. n/t |
LizW |
Sep-21-05 07:26 PM |
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Can't bare to watch! nt |
goclark |
Sep-21-05 07:27 PM |
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LAFD on scene, ready to go. 110 firefighters are there. n/t |
LizW |
Sep-21-05 07:30 PM |
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They are going to keep enough fuel to try several attempts |
Pithy Cherub |
Sep-21-05 07:28 PM |
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Thanks for your updates. I can't view it on my Mac. Anything happening? |
mgdecombe |
Sep-21-05 07:25 PM |
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Can't view it with Firefox n/t |
Oeditpus Rex |
Sep-21-05 07:33 PM |
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Yeah, I just learned that the hard way. Crashed me. nt |
mgdecombe |
Sep-21-05 07:38 PM |
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It should caster when it touches down. This is NOT any major emergency. |
karlrschneider |
Sep-21-05 07:27 PM |
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The tires might blow immediately though.... |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 07:30 PM |
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Probably, but that isn't a big deal. Less than 10% of the a/c weight is |
karlrschneider |
Sep-21-05 07:54 PM |
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Even tail draggers, i would think. You can pick the tail up on many |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 07:59 PM |
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True enough. I once landed a J3 cub absolutely 'vertically'. Had 30+ Kt |
karlrschneider |
Sep-21-05 11:48 PM |
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LAFD saying they train for this scenario, are very prepared. |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 07:31 PM |
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Looks like final approach. |
Wilber_Stool |
Sep-21-05 07:28 PM |
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You can watch its approach |
Scooter24 |
Sep-21-05 07:29 PM |
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Still circling. |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 07:33 PM |
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Photo shows front landing gear actually twisted sideways. |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 07:34 PM |
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Hopefully this isn't a duplicate |
lizziegrace |
Sep-21-05 07:35 PM |
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Analysts on MSNBC saying similar, comparing to shuttle landing. |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 07:38 PM |
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Zen-Thank you! |
lizziegrace |
Sep-21-05 07:42 PM |
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Support, definitely. I'm glad I'm not watching this alone. |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 07:51 PM |
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Especially with the news guy asking |
rainbow4321 |
Sep-21-05 07:39 PM |
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Foam landing |
LA lady |
Sep-21-05 07:43 PM |
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Hi, LA lady... welcome to DU. |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 07:53 PM |
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Jet Blue says 140 passengers, six crew. Per MSNBC. |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 07:41 PM |
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I'm in Los Angeles and watching on TV |
goclark |
Sep-21-05 07:43 PM |
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It's nerve-wracking just watching on TV. I can barely imagine... |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 08:12 PM |
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25L is the LAX runway. The pilot will be deciding when he's ready |
Pithy Cherub |
Sep-21-05 07:46 PM |
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Load limiters |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Sep-21-05 07:53 PM |
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The experts on KCAL sound very hopeful. If they are watching |
mgdecombe |
Sep-21-05 07:54 PM |
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I'm scheduled to fly JetBlue tomorrow |
BareNakedLiberal |
Sep-21-05 07:58 PM |
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I don't know what the result of all this will be, but I am impressed |
mgdecombe |
Sep-21-05 08:01 PM |
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I live 8 minutes from LAX |
goclark |
Sep-21-05 08:04 PM |
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American Airlines pilot (retired?) on MSNBC saying been there, done that |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 08:01 PM |
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Except for the 4000 foot gouge down the middle of the runway? |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 08:07 PM |
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Apilot is talking now who landed one like this before |
LizW |
Sep-21-05 08:01 PM |
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KCAL says they will not be coming in for a landing any time soon |
mgdecombe |
Sep-21-05 08:07 PM |
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GREAT LANDING!!!! |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Sep-21-05 08:20 PM |
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Where did this flight originate? NT |
DawgHouse |
Sep-21-05 08:11 PM |
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Burbank. Problem was detected immediately after takeoff. |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 08:14 PM |
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thank you NT |
DawgHouse |
Sep-21-05 08:15 PM |
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Sorry, just found out. Burbank to JFK. NT |
DawgHouse |
Sep-21-05 08:14 PM |
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It took off from Burbank at 3.17 PDT n/t |
Husb2Sparkly |
Sep-21-05 08:14 PM |
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Beginning final approach |
420inTN |
Sep-21-05 08:13 PM |
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Kcbs |
Corgigal |
Sep-21-05 08:13 PM |
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Looks like it's coming in now, those back wheels do not look down |
Up2Late |
Sep-21-05 08:15 PM |
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That was a beautiful landing |
Godlesscommieprevert |
Sep-21-05 08:20 PM |
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Landing now! |
Up2Late |
Sep-21-05 08:18 PM |
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A thing of beauty!! Hats off to pilot and crew!!!!!! |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 08:19 PM |
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SAFE!!! SAFE LANDING!!! |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 08:20 PM |
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Awesome! Amazing job. |
LizW |
Sep-21-05 08:20 PM |
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YAY! All is well! NT |
DawgHouse |
Sep-21-05 08:20 PM |
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Beautiful landing, tires burned up, but nose stayed locked |
Up2Late |
Sep-21-05 08:21 PM |
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True Hero He deserves a vacation of his choice |
Twist_U_Up |
Sep-21-05 08:21 PM |
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a beautiful landing!!! Hats off to that pilot!!! |
chimpsrsmarter |
Sep-21-05 08:21 PM |
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Man that was an awesome landing |
420inTN |
Sep-21-05 08:21 PM |
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In-freaking-credible! |
Oeditpus Rex |
Sep-21-05 08:21 PM |
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Darn! Give that Pilot a medal |
AlamoDemoc |
Sep-21-05 08:23 PM |
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or at least a million dollars |
Centered |
Sep-21-05 08:35 PM |
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Thanks to the crew |
Corgigal |
Sep-21-05 08:23 PM |
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How wonderful |
dkhbrit |
Sep-21-05 08:26 PM |
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Anyone catch his name? |
latebloomer |
Sep-21-05 08:33 PM |
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That crew will be making the talk show circuit. n/t |
420inTN |
Sep-21-05 08:24 PM |
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Dunno about the pilot |
Oeditpus Rex |
Sep-21-05 08:28 PM |
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He's probably wanting to talk to family |
420inTN |
Sep-21-05 09:11 PM |
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"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Los Angeles, 32 miles south of |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 08:25 PM |
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Wow ... just Wow |
Husb2Sparkly |
Sep-21-05 08:26 PM |
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Let me say, CNN's Larry King gets a D+ |
Up2Late |
Sep-21-05 09:05 PM |
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This is totally freaky.. I had the same thing happen this weekend |
tridim |
Sep-21-05 08:27 PM |
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I had nearly the same thing happen FOR REAL... |
regnaD kciN |
Sep-22-05 01:51 AM |
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Stairs have been rolled up to the plane, passengers coming down. |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 08:29 PM |
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Did you see the lady taking photos as she came out? |
LizW |
Sep-21-05 08:44 PM |
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If it ain't digital, and subsequently virtual, it ain't real |
alcibiades_mystery |
Sep-21-05 09:13 PM |
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I just wanted to say good luck, we're all counting on you. |
tinrobot |
Sep-21-05 08:31 PM |
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Oh, man. That's too funny. Now repeat the post several times! |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 08:33 PM |
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LOL! |
Oeditpus Rex |
Sep-21-05 08:33 PM |
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I was just going to ask if that was Airplane 1 or 2 |
Up2Late |
Sep-21-05 08:33 PM |
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"Ok Fellas, let's get some pictures" |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 08:37 PM |
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Guess I picked the wrong week... |
susanna |
Sep-21-05 08:48 PM |
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Anyone know, would a landing like that damage the Runway? |
Up2Late |
Sep-21-05 08:31 PM |
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They are concrete runways so a nice scratch, but no major damage |
A HERETIC I AM |
Sep-21-05 08:36 PM |
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Let's say that |
burrowowl |
Sep-21-05 11:15 PM |
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When did that happen? Do they usually land 747's there? |
Up2Late |
Sep-22-05 11:44 PM |
#154 |
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A landing like this will not damage the runway |
SIU_Blue |
Sep-21-05 09:07 PM |
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In case anyone was wondering why there was no foam on the Runway |
SIU_Blue |
Sep-21-05 09:11 PM |
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HOORAY ! |
TheCentepedeShoes |
Sep-21-05 08:33 PM |
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This is such a wonderful ending! |
Olney Blue |
Sep-21-05 08:36 PM |
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Wow, that pilot did an AWESOME job, imo |
Spazito |
Sep-21-05 08:38 PM |
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MSNBC talking to passenger. He's on bus on tarmac now. |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 08:43 PM |
#129 |
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YEA!!!!! Prayers were answered!!!! I love LA!!! |
goclark |
Sep-21-05 08:45 PM |
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That'd be a first. |
BiggJawn |
Sep-21-05 09:58 PM |
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My prayers were for the crew and the passengers |
goclark |
Sep-21-05 10:15 PM |
#144 |
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Here's a few screen captures |
Up2Late |
Sep-21-05 08:44 PM |
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Wow. That last pic, of people strolling down the stairs... |
Zenlitened |
Sep-21-05 08:59 PM |
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They interviewed the Mayor just now in Los Angeles |
goclark |
Sep-21-05 08:48 PM |
#134 |
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What a relief! |
evworldeditor |
Sep-21-05 09:24 PM |
#142 |
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THANK GOD! I'm going to pick up my husband now! On another |
mgdecombe |
Sep-21-05 11:11 PM |
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AHAH! Was the maintenance performed |
burrowowl |
Sep-21-05 11:34 PM |
#149 |
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I just want to tell them good luck, we're all counting on you. nt |
Bluebear |
Sep-22-05 12:36 AM |
#152 |
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