UAL plane off runway in New Orleans
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UAL plane off runway in New Orleans
CNN is reporting that there is a UAL plane that ran off the runway after it reported smoke in the cockpit. The audio portion of the video isn't working for me, so no further information. Plane looks completely intact, shows passengers and crew coming down the slide, smiling and taking pictures, so thankfully it seems everyone is OK.
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10 second story on CNN said smoke in the cabin/cockpit/ passenger's pants? forced emergency landing which looks like the nose went off the runway/ taxiway.
I wonder how many people texted during the landing that their lives were over ( a- la the SWA airlines story right before this one on CNN. Please turn on all your electronic crap when it matters the most)?
I wonder how many people texted during the landing that their lives were over ( a- la the SWA airlines story right before this one on CNN. Please turn on all your electronic crap when it matters the most)?
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Here's the AP report:
Looks like everyone safe - good job!
NEW ORLEANS -- A United Airlines flight from New Orleans to San Francisco returned to the New Orleans airport within minutes of taking off Monday after rocking back and forth.
Copilot Ronald Lee Young told an Associated Press reporter aboard Flight 497 that he landed on backup systems, with minimal steering and braking ability, after the plane lost all electronics. He said the plane, heavy with fuel, ran off the runway and blew a tire.
As soon as the flight was on the ground, flight attendants shouted "Leave everything. Get out!"
Passengers slid down the front and back slides.
A few passengers walked to an ambulance after a call for anyone with injuries. The injuries appeared to be minor, such as abrasions from the slide.
Copilot Ronald Lee Young told an Associated Press reporter aboard Flight 497 that he landed on backup systems, with minimal steering and braking ability, after the plane lost all electronics. He said the plane, heavy with fuel, ran off the runway and blew a tire.
As soon as the flight was on the ground, flight attendants shouted "Leave everything. Get out!"
Passengers slid down the front and back slides.
A few passengers walked to an ambulance after a call for anyone with injuries. The injuries appeared to be minor, such as abrasions from the slide.
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Flight ends in minutes, returns to La. airport
Updated: Monday, 04 Apr 2011, 10:23 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 04 Apr 2011, 10:23 AM EDT
* MARY FOSTER,Associated Press
KENNER, La. (AP) - A United Air Lines flight from New Orleans to San Francisco returned to the New Orleans airport within minutes of taking off Monday after rocking back and forth.
All 100 passengers and five crew members on Flight 497 were safe, airline spokesman Rahsaan Johnson said.
Copilot Ronald Lee Young told an Associated Press reporter aboard the Airbus 319 that he landed on backup systems, with minimal steering and braking ability, after the plane lost all electronics.
"When things start to go wrong, there's always a system ... we can go back to," he said.
He said the plane, heavy with fuel, ran off the runway and blew a tire.
As soon as the flight was on the ground, flight attendants shouted "Leave everything. Get out!" Passengers slid down the front and back slides.
A few passengers walked to an ambulance after a call for anyone with injuries. The injuries appeared to be minor, such as abrasions from the slide.
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Great job...
Updated: Monday, 04 Apr 2011, 10:23 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 04 Apr 2011, 10:23 AM EDT
* MARY FOSTER,Associated Press
KENNER, La. (AP) - A United Air Lines flight from New Orleans to San Francisco returned to the New Orleans airport within minutes of taking off Monday after rocking back and forth.
All 100 passengers and five crew members on Flight 497 were safe, airline spokesman Rahsaan Johnson said.
Copilot Ronald Lee Young told an Associated Press reporter aboard the Airbus 319 that he landed on backup systems, with minimal steering and braking ability, after the plane lost all electronics.
"When things start to go wrong, there's always a system ... we can go back to," he said.
He said the plane, heavy with fuel, ran off the runway and blew a tire.
As soon as the flight was on the ground, flight attendants shouted "Leave everything. Get out!" Passengers slid down the front and back slides.
A few passengers walked to an ambulance after a call for anyone with injuries. The injuries appeared to be minor, such as abrasions from the slide.
----
Great job...
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Flight ends in minutes, returns to La. airport
Updated: Monday, 04 Apr 2011, 10:23 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 04 Apr 2011, 10:23 AM EDT
* MARY FOSTER,Associated Press
KENNER, La. (AP) - A United Air Lines flight from New Orleans to San Francisco returned to the New Orleans airport within minutes of taking off Monday after rocking back and forth.
All 100 passengers and five crew members on Flight 497 were safe, airline spokesman Rahsaan Johnson said.
Copilot Ronald Lee Young told an Associated Press reporter aboard the Airbus 319 that he landed on backup systems, with minimal steering and braking ability, after the plane lost all electronics.
"When things start to go wrong, there's always a system ... we can go back to," he said.
He said the plane, heavy with fuel, ran off the runway and blew a tire.
As soon as the flight was on the ground, flight attendants shouted "Leave everything. Get out!" Passengers slid down the front and back slides.
A few passengers walked to an ambulance after a call for anyone with injuries. The injuries appeared to be minor, such as abrasions from the slide.
----
Great job...
Updated: Monday, 04 Apr 2011, 10:23 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 04 Apr 2011, 10:23 AM EDT
* MARY FOSTER,Associated Press
KENNER, La. (AP) - A United Air Lines flight from New Orleans to San Francisco returned to the New Orleans airport within minutes of taking off Monday after rocking back and forth.
All 100 passengers and five crew members on Flight 497 were safe, airline spokesman Rahsaan Johnson said.
Copilot Ronald Lee Young told an Associated Press reporter aboard the Airbus 319 that he landed on backup systems, with minimal steering and braking ability, after the plane lost all electronics.
"When things start to go wrong, there's always a system ... we can go back to," he said.
He said the plane, heavy with fuel, ran off the runway and blew a tire.
As soon as the flight was on the ground, flight attendants shouted "Leave everything. Get out!" Passengers slid down the front and back slides.
A few passengers walked to an ambulance after a call for anyone with injuries. The injuries appeared to be minor, such as abrasions from the slide.
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Great job...
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That said, great job getting the airplane back on the ground and demonstrating again why we should be paid what we are really worth!
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