And not much more in the parts inventoryGlad the pax got out. One less 340 in the fleet.
If you're referring to this, perhaps the wingtip swung the plane around? The nosewheel is cocked towards the fuel pump, which could be an indication that the plane was still in motion after the wingtip caught.Looks like he wasnt even close to making that turn.
Did the canopy burn up?? This pic is weirdIf you're referring to this, perhaps the wingtip swung the plane around? The nosewheel is cocked towards the fuel pump, which could be an indication that the plane was still in motion after the wingtip caught.
Did the canopy burn up?? This pic is weird
My read it was the thick black smoke they were concerned about - respiratory injuries.Evacuated the area for one and a half miles? With the nearest building 50 feet away and the fire never spreading? On the airport grounds?
Quarterbacking from my comfy armchair, that seems excessively more than 'an abundance of caution,' does it not?
Wow. That’s front view pic doesn’t show any of that fire damage. Scary. Glad they got out okHere's a screencap from the video.
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