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Old 08-10-2012 | 11:55 AM
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Default Lufthansa A330 Bumps into Q400 in IAD

Just happened about 20 min ago.

I'm at the gate, A2, and can't tell what happened other than the right wing of the A330 met the top of the rudder on the Q. The Q looks like it was either parked or pushing from the gate when it happened.
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Old 08-10-2012 | 12:02 PM
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How bad's the damage?
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Old 08-10-2012 | 12:44 PM
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Just saw the damage on the Q , pretty bad , rudder is gonna have to be replaced and at the very least major tail inspection. After 40 mins or so the A330 pulled away , I couldn't tell if it was going back to the gate , can't imagine they leave without major inspection on the 330 ... Sucks for a couple hundred people
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Old 08-10-2012 | 01:19 PM
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disregard...
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Old 08-10-2012 | 01:26 PM
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thats two for republic, in pieces ! i bet we can fix a couple more before they go haha
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Old 08-10-2012 | 02:59 PM
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Heard a news report that the A330 wing tip made contact with the Q's "tail wing". sigh.
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Old 08-10-2012 | 07:34 PM
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Wonder if republic is ****ed?
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Old 08-10-2012 | 08:31 PM
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Old 08-11-2012 | 12:13 PM
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That will buff out.
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Old 08-11-2012 | 08:54 PM
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Ehhhhh....a little speed tape and she's all good to go!
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