UPS 757 v truck
04-29-2014, 09:58 AM
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UPS 757 v truck
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From Aviation Week: Video has emerged on YouTube of a March 23 incident where a cleaning truck run amok slams into an unmanned UPS Boeing 757-200 (N462UP) on Spot 90 at the Miami International Airport. Sources tell Aviation Week that no crew members were aboard the 757 when the truck, driven by a cleaning vendor employee, hit the left side of the aircraft, causing punctures and other damage. An investigation is ongoing as to why the truck did what it did, but it appears the driver is relatively unhurt, based on the video. The aircraft was taken out of service that day, fixed by AAR Aircraft Services in Miami and returned to flight status on April 13
A UPS spokesman says it appears that the driver "hit the gas instead of the brake pedal" when maneuvering near the 757.
"To ensure that the aircraft was safe to fly, it underwent extensive skin and structural repairs before returning to service, just in time to carry plane loads of flowers from Central and South America for our Mothers Day customers," he says.
From Aviation Week: Video has emerged on YouTube of a March 23 incident where a cleaning truck run amok slams into an unmanned UPS Boeing 757-200 (N462UP) on Spot 90 at the Miami International Airport. Sources tell Aviation Week that no crew members were aboard the 757 when the truck, driven by a cleaning vendor employee, hit the left side of the aircraft, causing punctures and other damage. An investigation is ongoing as to why the truck did what it did, but it appears the driver is relatively unhurt, based on the video. The aircraft was taken out of service that day, fixed by AAR Aircraft Services in Miami and returned to flight status on April 13
A UPS spokesman says it appears that the driver "hit the gas instead of the brake pedal" when maneuvering near the 757.
"To ensure that the aircraft was safe to fly, it underwent extensive skin and structural repairs before returning to service, just in time to carry plane loads of flowers from Central and South America for our Mothers Day customers," he says.
04-30-2014, 05:57 AM
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Notice the driver swap. Two people were in the truck. The collision happens; the passenger runs around the front of truck and hops in the seat immediately after the driver exits and walks away. No ideas as to why, it's just peculiar. 
Reminds me of this classic:
Eagle 1, Chevy 0 - AVweb Features Article
The best part is the Dodge Dynasty white top!
Reminds me of this classic:
Eagle 1, Chevy 0 - AVweb Features Article
The best part is the Dodge Dynasty white top!
04-30-2014, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by CaseTractor
Notice the driver swap. Two people were in the truck. The collision happens; the passenger runs around the front of truck and hops in the seat immediately after the driver exits and walks away. No ideas as to why, it's just peculiar.
Reminds me of this classic:
Eagle 1, Chevy 0 - AVweb Features Article
The best part is the Dodge Dynasty white top!
Reminds me of this classic:
Eagle 1, Chevy 0 - AVweb Features Article
The best part is the Dodge Dynasty white top!
04-30-2014, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by UPSFO4LIFE
She did not have a license to drive on the airport property. Her supervisor was in the passenger seat and switched seat so he could take the blame and save her job. Obviously it did not work!
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