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Old 12-01-2007, 07:18 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I'm a little confused by picture 8. Did they do a 180 or did they slide off while turning? Looks like they didn't make it too far down the runway.

On another note I'll bet 3 to 1 the pilot on the phone in pic 1 is either talking to the chief pilot or the union rep!
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Old 12-01-2007, 08:02 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I enjoy how the press makes such a huge deal out of this. Anything to get the airlines in the news when an accident happens...
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Old 12-01-2007, 08:49 PM   #13 (permalink)
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That pavement in the picture looks like you could ice skate on it.
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Old 12-01-2007, 10:24 PM   #14 (permalink)
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wow look at the runway!
My question is why didn't the airport authority do a better job of keeping the runways clean?
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Old 12-01-2007, 10:58 PM   #15 (permalink)
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My question is why didn't the airport authority do a better job of keeping the runways clean?
I assure you being from Iowa and knowing the Des Moines airport front and back they were doing everything in their power to keep those runways clean. Midwest mentality and a good work ethic drives the DSM airport day by day and they deserve to be commended on their clean facilities and well-taken care of field. However, growing up in Iowa I know that when a storm like this hits it comes down in sheets very quickly.

I know it doesn't look great but I know they were trying hard that day to keep things clear.

On a lighter note. When I flew with TSA for De-Icing in Houston the remarks on the 10-7 pages said De-ice- YOUR IN HOUSTON!!!

Just thought that was pretty funny.
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Old 12-02-2007, 11:11 AM   #16 (permalink)
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I'm a little confused by picture 8. Did they do a 180 or did they slide off while turning? Looks like they didn't make it too far down the runway.

On another note I'll bet 3 to 1 the pilot on the phone in pic 1 is either talking to the chief pilot or the union rep!
I'll take that bet! That's not a Mesa uniform for the United system. No hats, for one.
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Old 12-02-2007, 11:25 AM   #17 (permalink)
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that sux, glad it wasn't more serious...and glad no one was hurt....on the flip, glad it wasn't us...

and yeh, probably a commuter...sux to be him also.
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Old 12-02-2007, 07:21 PM   #18 (permalink)
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I'm a little confused by picture 8. Did they do a 180 or did they slide off while turning? Looks like they didn't make it too far down the runway.

On another note I'll bet 3 to 1 the pilot on the phone in pic 1 is either talking to the chief pilot or the union rep!
One thing is for sure, he has 200hrs.
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Old 12-02-2007, 07:45 PM   #19 (permalink)
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I'm a little confused by picture 8. Did they do a 180 or did they slide off while turning? Looks like they didn't make it too far down the runway.

On another note I'll bet 3 to 1 the pilot on the phone in pic 1 is either talking to the chief pilot or the union rep!

I actually know the guy in the picture on the phone....he lives in Des Moines and flies for Republic!!! The mesa guys were smart to stay out of the media frenzy!
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Old 12-02-2007, 08:06 PM   #20 (permalink)
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My question is why didn't the airport authority do a better job of keeping the runways clean?
It was freezing rain. Not much you can do. You couldn't get a car down that runway safely, it came that quickly and was that bad.
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