Not sure its a fake but seen a pic of an airbus elevator ripped on a cathay flagged airbus....looked bad....but havent heard anything, couldnt see the rego.

Anyone heard if thats true?

It's been sitting infront of HAECO. Damage reportedly sustained during towing in strong winds post typhoon (against hanger door)

it's not a fake pic,Man
it happened on B-HLG two days before typhoon Vincent
the L STAB smashed into the Mobile Tail Dock during aircraft movment by towing tug
the L STAB tip is damaged all the way from L/E to T/E

the loses is huge as the STAB structure is damaged,
airbus is clamining a $40m bucks bill for the STAB,
& its out of HX's capability to replace the STAB

So, wheres the link to,the photo?

Fai Wah. No problem.
Thats what speed tape is for.

Tech Log entry: "Elevator destroyed"
Signed Off: "Insufficient time to repair. Pls observe further"

sorry will find a way to link photo.....but its pretty horrific...

think of a can opener starting just above L4 and tracking back till its behind the stab just in front of the APU....its a HUGE GASH.

Think like ...Sort of "do I hear crunching noise?....nope....just keep pulling" and that's how big it looks.:eek:

if in doubt, power out!

There are some pictures floating around on stiles project.