Originally Posted by
Magplug
When all is said and done I cannot imagine the feedback through the tiller is something you could possibly miss on taxy as the tow-bar jack-knifes and breaks off the engagement lugs.
I haven't seen any photos yet showing either the business end of the towbar or the NLG. It will be interesting to see the extent of the damage to the latter, given that the aircraft was able to position from FRA to Berlin the following evening, presumably sporting a large quantity of speed tape under the cowl.