View Full Version : Emergency Landing at La Rochelle
Wander00
5th Aug 2009, 13:21
Just heard from neighbours seeing friends off at La Rochelle yesterday that there was a major emergency involving a French military aircraft, reportedly a "twin engine, medium sized aircraft" (Transall?). All resolved safely, but lots of smoke, and many military personnel rushing about. Nearly delayed the Easyjet departure!! Anyone know anything?
airborne_artist
5th Aug 2009, 13:28
Something to do with the wine chiller, I heard. :}
mystic_meg
5th Aug 2009, 13:33
...couldn't find reverse?? :E
sycamore
5th Aug 2009, 23:34
Aha,so the Baron that had a `wheels-up` on the runway there was just a `sharpener` for the fire-crews ! That was last Friday afternoon,and it did delay the Ryanair departure somewhat.Moving further SE to Bordeaux-Bergerac the following day,another Ryanscare was somewhat delayed on it`s evening departure when there was an apparent total airfield power failure,following a big thunderstorm...!!
atleast they were at the right airfield this time - I guess you will always get what you pay for!