Skywest RJ takes out ORD MX truck
10-28-2008 | 09:57 PM
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From: 757/767 FO
How exactly did you get to this conclusion? Airplane has the right of way, and we aren't maneuverable enough to avoid a truck closing at high speed.
and it's CRJ 1 and truck 0 because there's just a bit of weight difference.
and it's CRJ 1 and truck 0 because there's just a bit of weight difference.
10-29-2008 | 01:38 PM
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It's amazing that anyone (especially pilots) could think that it was the Mx guys fault. Regardless I feel for all involved.
10-29-2008 | 02:02 PM
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I think it has more to do with management approach...truck driver is airport employee(gov't) where its pretty hard to lose a job. Vs an airline whose logic on decision making is quite unpredictable. And not sure if SKW mx has a union to defend their guys.
10-31-2008 | 08:24 PM
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UM I would think the unpredictability in this case would be from the Gov employees. Usually airline guys regardless of position have a standardized training in their back ground. Not to mention even if they were on a closed taxi way or runway, why has no one mentioned ground control's involvement?
10-31-2008 | 10:26 PM
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11-02-2008 | 02:23 AM
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If a demolition derby was staged on a big ramp somewhere which RJ or Turboprop do you think would be the last one moving. It would be dangerous and expensive, but it would be a lot of fun until everything started on fire.
11-02-2008 | 04:06 AM
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I'd never have expected to see the RJ's nosewheel stand up to taking the rear axle out of a truck like that. I have a newfound respect for its strength!
That said, though, I'd probably figure on a 1900 or a Saab 340 winning the ramp demolition derby.
That said, though, I'd probably figure on a 1900 or a Saab 340 winning the ramp demolition derby.
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