FedEx 727 skids off SDF runway
07-27-2006, 05:19 PM
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Yes it appears that the #1 T/R (translating Cascade) is still deployed and or damaged.(would be full reverse on aborted T.O. right?)
Also looks like a well executed high speed (Skid marks) left turn. Maybe to avoid a less pleasant looking over run (End lights and nasty Loc antenas etc) .
Or malfunction of the #1 T/R (uncommanded deploy creating some yaw moment to the left) and instead of going flying we make a left here and call it a day
Just good natured speculation, again no one got hurt ...Good Job.
Also looks like a well executed high speed (Skid marks) left turn. Maybe to avoid a less pleasant looking over run (End lights and nasty Loc antenas etc) .
Or malfunction of the #1 T/R (uncommanded deploy creating some yaw moment to the left) and instead of going flying we make a left here and call it a day
Just good natured speculation, again no one got hurt ...Good Job.
Last edited by paidtowait; 07-27-2006 at 05:21 PM.
07-28-2006, 07:22 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by Sasquatch
That looks like a pretty sharp left turn at the end. Look at the skid marks left on the runway.
I am thinking a quick turn into the grass was probably a good move -and it stopped him pretty quick, didn't it. On the plus side. . it was uncharacteristically (for nightflyers) light out at that time of the AM . . so he could see EVERYTHING that he might not want to hit.
07-28-2006, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by captain_drew
It's been a while since I have been to SDF . . so I don't remember what he might have been looking at through the windscreen right down the centerline at the bitter end of the RW.
I am thinking a quick turn into the grass was probably a good move -and it stopped him pretty quick, didn't it. On the plus side. . it was uncharacteristically (for nightflyers) light out at that time of the AM . . so he could see EVERYTHING that he might not want to hit.
Originally Posted by MEMA300
I wonder if the MD-11/ MD-10 could sustain that hard of a left turn without gear collapsing?
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07-28-2006, 08:30 PM
#19
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Originally Posted by MEMA300
I wonder if the MD-11/ MD-10 could sustain that hard of a left turn without gear collapsing?
... at least not while HE'S taxiing.
But ya gotta pity the crew that gets the jet next...
07-28-2006, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Nitefrater
Sure it can. We have a FIGJAM Capt who taxies that way "all the time" and the gear never collapses...
... at least not while HE'S taxiing.
But ya gotta pity the crew that gets the jet next...
... at least not while HE'S taxiing.
But ya gotta pity the crew that gets the jet next...
Hmmm, sounds like Mr "THX ALPA" Corvette guy!
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