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Old 28th Feb 2016, 05:19
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You won't get much closer to a prang than this story
DH8A, vicinity Svolvær Norway, 2010 - SKYbrary Aviation Safety
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Pretty ugly!
I am happy it was a DHC8a, I don't know if any DH8s are still flying.
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According to DOC 8643 - Aircraft Type Designators

DH8A - DE HAVILLAND CANADA DHC-8-100 Dash 8
DH8B - DE HAVILLAND CANADA Dash 8 (200)
DH8C - DE HAVILLAND CANADA Dash 8 (300)
DH8D - DE HAVILLAND CANADA DHC-8-400 Dash 8

Neva heard of a classic DH8 that wasn't a DHC8...
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Ah Spodman,

Painted any bollards recently?


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According to DOC 8643 - Aircraft Type Designators

DH8A - DE HAVILLAND CANADA DHC-8-100 Dash 8
DH8B - DE HAVILLAND CANADA Dash 8 (200)
DH8C - DE HAVILLAND CANADA Dash 8 (300)
DH8D - DE HAVILLAND CANADA DHC-8-400 Dash 8

Neva heard of a classic DH8 that wasn't a DHC8...
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Snarf! Tried to find the photos. Hmmm. Keep looking...
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DH8s were from about 1918 so not too many photos about!
Nearly 100 years old.
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Interesting that the crew changed roles in the middle of it all and the possible reason for the change. Definitely a change of undies scenario.
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