This 757 won't return to service
06-17-2019 | 05:54 PM
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Seriously. This never would've happened to a former 145 driver. Tail strike? Maybe. After 10 years on the Jungle Jet, the muscle memory from "catching the nose" with that unboosted elevator was one of the toughest habits to break. Much more finesse needed in the Boeing.
06-17-2019 | 06:27 PM
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I'm guessing there was a little more to do this than a hard nose drop... the gear has a shock for that, it's an expected load path. Even if it bottoms out, it should have taken most of the force out. Even then you'd think the nose tires would pop before the gear strut failed. Looks like something went sideways.
06-18-2019 | 04:47 AM
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I'm guessing there was a little more to do this than a hard nose drop... the gear has a shock for that, it's an expected load path. Even if it bottoms out, it should have taken most of the force out. Even then you'd think the nose tires would pop before the gear strut failed. Looks like something went sideways.
06-18-2019 | 05:08 AM
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06-18-2019 | 07:33 AM
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06-18-2019 | 12:33 PM
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Looks like it would cost too much to fix an older plane. That's the presurre vessel, major structural work. And it would have to be done on site, that bird wouldn't make it to KBFI. More cost effective to bring in Bubba (or Guido more likely) with a couple flat beds and industrial Sawzalls.
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