genius747
7th Nov 2001, 02:49
I was speaking to a colleague of mine who works at Dub airport. He told me of a story (to which he had limited knowledge).
The freight airline DHL at Dublin are suposed to shrink wrap all their cargo in their warehouses far away from the ramp area. But some smartarse decided to bring a role of shrink wrap out onto the ramp to shrink wrap some freight that was missed in the warehouse.
However the role of plastic wrap was left on the ramp and some time later a plane (not sure what airline) taxied over the shrink wrap and got it all wrapped around the wheels (again unsure which wheel). Unknown to the flight crew the plane proceeded to take off, the shrink wrap was seen trailing some distance behind the plane as it became airborne. This is all the information I have on the incident .. if anybody can add to the story or correct me if I am incorrect anywhere please do.
But I do know the IAA had an investigation into the incident and a member of DHL staff was sacked on the spot when it became clear who was at fault.
The freight airline DHL at Dublin are suposed to shrink wrap all their cargo in their warehouses far away from the ramp area. But some smartarse decided to bring a role of shrink wrap out onto the ramp to shrink wrap some freight that was missed in the warehouse.
However the role of plastic wrap was left on the ramp and some time later a plane (not sure what airline) taxied over the shrink wrap and got it all wrapped around the wheels (again unsure which wheel). Unknown to the flight crew the plane proceeded to take off, the shrink wrap was seen trailing some distance behind the plane as it became airborne. This is all the information I have on the incident .. if anybody can add to the story or correct me if I am incorrect anywhere please do.
But I do know the IAA had an investigation into the incident and a member of DHL staff was sacked on the spot when it became clear who was at fault.