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Old 01-21-2013, 08:21 PM
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Default SWA aborts in Denver, all ok.

Looks as though 3 fuse plugs popped.
Glad everything worked out with no injuries.

Southwest Airlines flight aborts takeoff in Denver, rapid deceleration causes 3 tires to blow - The Washington Post
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Isn't this what happens every time they come to a stop when taxiing around the airport?
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Originally Posted by FMI View Post
Looks as though 3 fuse plugs popped.
Glad everything worked out with no injuries.

Southwest Airlines flight aborts takeoff in Denver, rapid deceleration causes 3 tires to blow - The Washington Post
So... What happened to the fourth tire?
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Old 01-22-2013, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp View Post
Isn't this what happens every time they come to a stop when taxiing around the airport?
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was it a taxi or take off clearance??
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Originally Posted by Snarge View Post
was it a taxi or take off clearance??
Well played.
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Damn, another "incident" to report.
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If Southwest always pulls out on time, then why would they need to perform an abortion?
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Hey, let's give credit where it's due: Apparently from the article, they not only kept inside on the airport fence this time, but even on the pavement!
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Originally Posted by Planespotta View Post
If Southwest always pulls out on time, then why would they need to perform an abortion?
I see what you did there...
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