Kalitta crash near Bogota
07-09-2008, 05:11 PM
#81
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Originally Posted by K4FE
I'm shocked that these photos, specifically of the cockpit interior, have been posted here. Jeez. . . have a little respect for the families.
Would you be OK with your loved ones seeing this in a public forum?
Would you be OK with your loved ones seeing this in a public forum?
07-09-2008, 05:47 PM
#82
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I am the first guy to try to learn from an accident, but plenty can be learned without disrespecting the victims or their loved ones.
Obviously morbid curiosity beats compassion and respect.
Have a ball.
Huck - Thanks. For what it's worth, I think you did the right thing. I appreciate it.
Obviously morbid curiosity beats compassion and respect.
Have a ball.
Huck - Thanks. For what it's worth, I think you did the right thing. I appreciate it.
Last edited by K4FE; 07-09-2008 at 05:56 PM.
07-09-2008, 08:19 PM
#83
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I have some information. My brother in law Steve (who is 43 not 28) was one of the crew members on that plane. He has suffered upper body trauma and has under gone extensive spinal cord surgery. Doctors are already talking about a possible second surgery very soon. He is in serious condition. Jk is in critical condition with severe head trauma and is the most serious of all of the men that were on that plane. The pilot had surgery on Tuesday (not sure why) but my understanding is he helped pull others from the plane. I personally credit him for doing the best he could in a situation like that. All others are in good condition or have been released from the hospital. I, nor do any of my family members, find the pictures offensive. When we saw them we couldn't believe that ANYONE could have survived something like that. Except by the grace of GOD, this crew did. Although we feel terrible about the 3 people who died on the ground, we are so VERY THANKFUL that all of the crew members made it out alive. Kallita Air has tried very hard to gather wives and family members, obtain emergency passports, and fly all to Columbia. They arrived Wednesday morning and are now with their loved ones.
07-09-2008, 09:02 PM
#84
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Our Hearts are with you and yours
Originally Posted by dicrca
I have some information. My brother in law Steve (who is 43 not 28) was one of the crew members on that plane. He has suffered upper body trauma and has under gone extensive spinal cord surgery. Doctors are already talking about a possible second surgery very soon. He is in serious condition. Jk is in critical condition with severe head trauma and is the most serious of all of the men that were on that plane. The pilot had surgery on Tuesday (not sure why) but my understanding is he helped pull others from the plane. I personally credit him for doing the best he could in a situation like that. All others are in good condition or have been released from the hospital. I, nor do any of my family members, find the pictures offensive. When we saw them we couldn't believe that ANYONE could have survived something like that. Except by the grace of GOD, this crew did. Although we feel terrible about the 3 people who died on the ground, we are so VERY THANKFUL that all of the crew members made it out alive. Kallita Air has tried very hard to gather wives and family members, obtain emergency passports, and fly all to Columbia. They arrived Wednesday morning and are now with their loved ones.
07-09-2008, 09:49 PM
#85
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Originally Posted by dicrca
I have some information. My brother in law Steve (who is 43 not 28) was one of the crew members on that plane. He has suffered upper body trauma and has under gone extensive spinal cord surgery. Doctors are already talking about a possible second surgery very soon. He is in serious condition. Jk is in critical condition with severe head trauma and is the most serious of all of the men that were on that plane. The pilot had surgery on Tuesday (not sure why) but my understanding is he helped pull others from the plane. I personally credit him for doing the best he could in a situation like that. All others are in good condition or have been released from the hospital. I, nor do any of my family members, find the pictures offensive. When we saw them we couldn't believe that ANYONE could have survived something like that. Except by the grace of GOD, this crew did. Although we feel terrible about the 3 people who died on the ground, we are so VERY THANKFUL that all of the crew members made it out alive. Kallita Air has tried very hard to gather wives and family members, obtain emergency passports, and fly all to Columbia. They arrived Wednesday morning and are now with their loved ones.
07-10-2008, 03:40 AM
#86
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Originally Posted by dicrca
I have some information. My brother in law Steve (who is 43 not 28) was one of the crew members on that plane. He has suffered upper body trauma and has under gone extensive spinal cord surgery. Doctors are already talking about a possible second surgery very soon. He is in serious condition. Jk is in critical condition with severe head trauma and is the most serious of all of the men that were on that plane. The pilot had surgery on Tuesday (not sure why) but my understanding is he helped pull others from the plane. I personally credit him for doing the best he could in a situation like that. All others are in good condition or have been released from the hospital. I, nor do any of my family members, find the pictures offensive. When we saw them we couldn't believe that ANYONE could have survived something like that. Except by the grace of GOD, this crew did. Although we feel terrible about the 3 people who died on the ground, we are so VERY THANKFUL that all of the crew members made it out alive. Kallita Air has tried very hard to gather wives and family members, obtain emergency passports, and fly all to Columbia. They arrived Wednesday morning and are now with their loved ones.
07-10-2008, 10:07 AM
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I agree, famous deaths and plane crashes come in 3's.
I pray for the crew, as well as the surviving USA jet F/O, and the Capt. family. May everyone fly safe!!
Such a sad week or so in aviation. Not like we all don't have enough on our plates right now to worry about, only to have these incidents happen.
I pray for the crew, as well as the surviving USA jet F/O, and the Capt. family. May everyone fly safe!!
Such a sad week or so in aviation. Not like we all don't have enough on our plates right now to worry about, only to have these incidents happen.
Originally Posted by frozenboxhauler
Be careful out there, these things (crashes) always seem to happen in "threes". Blue skies and tail winds to all on this forum.
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07-10-2008, 09:44 PM
#90
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As 747 freight driver, my only question is how long was the crew awake, on duty and what were the pressures on them to "finish the mission"?Very common at lower tier freight haulers!
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