Storm force wind causes chaos

[N707ZS]

A bit draftee.
Storm causes chaos at airport blowing parked planes into buildings and equipment | Watch (msn.com)

[dixi188]

Was it forecast?

[BFSGrad]

Originally Posted by dixi188

Was it forecast?

Media reports indicate an "Orange Alert" had been issued.

[dixi188]

How about double chocking aircraft and securing all ground equipment.
I remember a storm at Glasgow when a Shorts 330 or 360 was blown upside down. Our HP Herald had a fuel truck parked in front. I was sent to check for damage, none.

[fdr]

Originally Posted by dixi188

How about double chocking aircraft and securing all ground equipment.
I remember a storm at Glasgow when a Shorts 330 or 360 was blown upside down. Our HP Herald had a fuel truck parked in front. I was sent to check for damage, none.

re the shorts, was it obvious that the plane was upside down?

[Jorge_Vilarrubi]

16 planes have been grounded for inspection and repairs,

[Richard Taylor]

Originally Posted by fdr

re the shorts, was it obvious that the plane was upside down?

Would have been more difficult to tell with the 330 vs the 360!

[alfaman]

Originally Posted by fdr

re the shorts, was it obvious that the plane was upside down?