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Old 22nd Jun 2003, 21:01
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Just to clarify, the reason for my initial post was not to start a new China/Far East airline bash.....I just thought the circumstances of this pod strike were a bit unusual and worthy of posting and subsequent discussion.

Most pod strikes occur during a manuevering approach and/or crosswind situation. This one occurred on a low vis ILS approach with calm winds at night. One can only imagine the last second manuever that resulted in a pod strike.

Anyone out there from ORD area who has any more info on the extent of damage and info? pics? Who handles maintenance for Air China at ORD? A search of the Chicago news sources showed nothing more on the event.
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