Can anyone spot wot's missing here?

Motormouse · Post by **Motormouse** » 21 Jun 2006, 11:07

ttfn

Pete

TobyV · Post by **TobyV** » 21 Jun 2006, 11:12

I'm assuming its the TNT 737 from the other day, in which case it would be the landing gear thats missing, but I'm ather alarmed at the fact it appears I can see the spars, is that right? :shock: :think:

ianhind · Post by **ianhind** » 21 Jun 2006, 11:28

Missed this while I was on holiday. So looked up info:

http://aviation-safety.net/database/rec ... 20060615-0

Seems like the reason the engine hit the runway at BHX was it left its undercarriage at EMA:

http://www.luchtzak.be/article-topic-94.html

Didn't spot it in the grass when I flew in on Saturday.

At least A320 u/c stay on :tuttut:

Motormouse · Post by **Motormouse** » 21 Jun 2006, 11:39

TobyVickers wrote:I'm assuming its the TNT 737 from the other day, in which case it would be the landing gear thats missing, but I'm ather alarmed at the fact it appears I can see the spars, is that right? :shock: :think:

S'right Toby, on most all modern jets these days the area behind the rear spar is all falsework and flap shrouds.

Here's another angle

and this black mark is where the tyres bounced along the fuselage

ttfn

Pete

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 21 Jun 2006, 11:50

So forgive my stupidity here, but looking at that substantial damage and the age of the aircraft. Would it be classed as a write-off or will she fly again for Congo Airlines or something?

TobyV · Post by **TobyV** » 21 Jun 2006, 12:00

ianhind wrote:At least A320 u/c stay on :tuttut:

Motormouse · Post by **Motormouse** » 21 Jun 2006, 12:06

VEGAS wrote:So forgive my stupidity here, but looking at that substantial damage and the age of the aircraft. Would it be classed as a write-off or will she fly again for Congo Airlines or something?

Well that all depends on the insurance companies,whether the plane is leased or owned etc etc, and Boeing's recommendations as type certificate holder.

ttfn

Pete

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 21 Jun 2006, 12:07

TobyVickers wrote:
ianhind wrote:At least A320 u/c stay on :tuttut:

Yes but Boeing are the best. They beat everyone they rock they are my favourite I love Boeing and Lockheed and Douglas and they are the best.

In 1979 a Boeing 737 landed on the moon(!)

Oh dear...!!

*sorry private joke

TobyV · Post by **TobyV** » 21 Jun 2006, 12:36

VEGAS wrote:In 1979 a Boeing 737 landed on the moon(!)

*sorry private joke

Ryanair werent around in '79 were they?

"Good mornin' passengers, tiss is Captain O'Connor speaking, we seem to have landed on ta wrong planet, to be sure"

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 21 Jun 2006, 13:17

Maybe this is the one they are buying for Tony Blair. :think: :roll:

AndyG