as far as MD80 exits vs more modern planes, I would like to point out that the MD80/DC9 series has more exits than some planes in its class.
In the cockpit, the two DV windows are an escape route for the pilots and anyone else in that area...there is even a trap door down into the electrical compartment with a way to the ground after that...but let's not talk about that one shall we?
there are two cabin doors forward. 4 over wing exits, a tail cone exit slide (famous obama) and a door near the left engine. that's 4 (correction)slide equipped doors.
a 737 has only 2 over wing exits, 4 door type exits, plus DV windows...no tail escape route.
I understand from one report that runway 36 right was used for takeoff.
Could one thrust reverser have accidently deployed? We train for that in the sim.
I understand that the plane went into a ravine...perhaps this is somewhat like the AF *air france* Toronto crash. (ravine...not phase of flight)
does anyone have a picture of the engines?
my prayers go out to those harmed.
Last edited by sevenstrokeroll; 21st Aug 2008 at 00:54.