Biman Bangladesh blocking runway in DXB 12 March '07 (New Hot Rumour included!)
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Biman (alleged) Incident at DXB - Anyone care to elaborate?
Got up early this morning (goes against the grain!) to catch GF051 to Bahrain for a trade show, got my obligatory Starbucks Venti Mocha Frappucino and handed over my boarding pass ready for the flight, only to be told 10 minutes later that the airport was now closed and delays were to be expected of up to 5 hours. 
The GF groundstaff handled the Pax well
and I decided to clear off and try again later.
Anyone got any info at all?
The GF groundstaff handled the Pax well
and I decided to clear off and try again later.Anyone got any info at all?
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Many European connections have been cancelled. It seems that the aircraft had a nose gear problem. Waiting for more news on this!!!
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Can't confirm the callsign but a/c had nose wheel colapse on takeoff. extent of injuries/damage unknown. before we left night shift it was estimated 12hrs till clear.
was working in the acc at the time and have to pass on a BIG thanks to all the app/twr folks for their help with the diversions. going to be a messy morning as all the UAE airports are nearing capacity.
was working in the acc at the time and have to pass on a BIG thanks to all the app/twr folks for their help with the diversions. going to be a messy morning as all the UAE airports are nearing capacity.
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Biman Aircraft, did an RTO, not sure what type of aircraft or why or extent of damage.
Radio reports 14 injured our of about 250+ on board, aircraft off the runway in the sand.
Radio reports also happened at 06:30, and DXB closed till about 14:00.
Radio reports 14 injured our of about 250+ on board, aircraft off the runway in the sand.
Radio reports also happened at 06:30, and DXB closed till about 14:00.
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Ok everyone play nice this afternoon when Dubai opens again, cos I'm working the Afternoon shift in the ACC just in time for all the flights to come back all at the same time. All I can say is carry lots of fuel, and maybe an extra crossword, cos there is gonna be lots of holding. Yippee I can't wait! 
P.S To all the Aussies flying for Emirates and Gulf Air, there are lots of Aussies who work in the Centre so chances are no, it isn't Stew
P.S To all the Aussies flying for Emirates and Gulf Air, there are lots of Aussies who work in the Centre so chances are no, it isn't Stew
Must be Frank then. And leave Foxy outa it!!!!
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And yes I have to admit I have been called far worse.
Back to the thread sorry, any update on the expected time of reopening? I would ring work for an update but worried they may be working like a one armed paper hangar right now, and probably short staffed to boot.
Back to the thread sorry, any update on the expected time of reopening? I would ring work for an update but worried they may be working like a one armed paper hangar right now, and probably short staffed to boot.
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"Civil Defence sources said that two of the aircraft's engines were on fire as the plane was about to take off, resulting in one of the wheels breaking on the plane." according to Gulf News. 
It looks like I'll be starting my journey tomorrow morning as GF have advised that the flight has been rescheduled until 20:00 hrs (maybe).
If the runway has been cleared during the course of the day, what are the chances that all the flights will be back on schedule tomorrow morning? Or is that one of those unanswerable questions?
It looks like I'll be starting my journey tomorrow morning as GF have advised that the flight has been rescheduled until 20:00 hrs (maybe).
If the runway has been cleared during the course of the day, what are the chances that all the flights will be back on schedule tomorrow morning? Or is that one of those unanswerable questions?
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"Civil Defence sources said that two of the aircraft's engines were on fire as the plane was about to take off, resulting in one of the wheels breaking on the plane."
Stunningly good reporting from Gulf News on line.
Stunningly good reporting from Gulf News on line.
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Not that it reveals much new, but taken from The Scotsman (dunno why they are the first to report it??? But hey thats what Google News search came up with).
As far as SLFDXB's question, I am guessing we will have a whopping big holding pattern at both DESDI and BUBIN all afternoon that will run into the usual holding patterns at 11pm tonight. To handle this we will probably have to put spacing on departures from other airports within the region that are bound for Dubai. Add to this that all the departures are stuck on the ground as well, and I would say my answer to your question of whether schedules will be back to normal by tomorrow, is NO. But hey it all depends how tight we are allowed to run them in this afternoon.
Below is a photo and article from Daijiworld.com (??? Some Indian news website I guess).
Dubai airport closure after plane accident
DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai airport, a major international hub, will be closed for at least eight hours on Monday after a Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft was involved in an accident while trying to take off, officials said.
Thirteen people were slightly injured in the accident. The plane was carrying 236 passengers and crew. No details of what caused the accident were immediately available.
"Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG006 flying from Dubai to Dhaka had a minor accident during take-off," the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement. "Now the airport will be closed for 8 hours minimum to ensure the runway is safe to use."
It said all the passengers and crew had been evacuated from the plane.
DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai airport, a major international hub, will be closed for at least eight hours on Monday after a Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft was involved in an accident while trying to take off, officials said.
Thirteen people were slightly injured in the accident. The plane was carrying 236 passengers and crew. No details of what caused the accident were immediately available.
"Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG006 flying from Dubai to Dhaka had a minor accident during take-off," the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement. "Now the airport will be closed for 8 hours minimum to ensure the runway is safe to use."
It said all the passengers and crew had been evacuated from the plane.
Below is a photo and article from Daijiworld.com (??? Some Indian news website I guess).
Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines Flight 006 was taking off at 6:30 a.m. Monday when a “small incident” occurred that caused the takeoff to be aborted and the plane halted on the runway, said the airport official, speaking on customary condition of anonymity.
Fourteen injured passengers were taken to a hospital and the plane was quickly evacuated, the official said.
The plane was travelling to the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.
A Dubai government-owned radio station said the Middle East’s busiest airport would be closed for as long as 12 hours and asked travellers to phone their airlines for more information. Incoming flights were being diverted elsewhere.
Dubai airport’s Web site offered no information, but its arrivals and departures page listed flights as delayed or cancelled.
Fourteen injured passengers were taken to a hospital and the plane was quickly evacuated, the official said.
The plane was travelling to the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.
A Dubai government-owned radio station said the Middle East’s busiest airport would be closed for as long as 12 hours and asked travellers to phone their airlines for more information. Incoming flights were being diverted elsewhere.
Dubai airport’s Web site offered no information, but its arrivals and departures page listed flights as delayed or cancelled.
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Tower controller saw that the right engine was on fire as the BBC006 rolled down RWY12L, passing abm M5. RTO, nose gear collapsed, a/c slewed left and came to rest at the threshold of 30R. Some tyre remnants apparently found abm M3.
Small incident
- No, BIG one!!!!!!
Airport apparently supposed to open up around 2PM. Yeh, yeh.
Good luck to all you boys this afternoon, I think you will be working your butts off. DESDI and BUBIN to the fore again then.
Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines Flight 006 was taking off at 6:30 a.m. Monday when a “small incident” occurred that caused the takeoff to be aborted and the plane halted on the runway, said the airport official, speaking on customary condition of anonymity.
- No, BIG one!!!!!!Airport apparently supposed to open up around 2PM. Yeh, yeh.
Good luck to all you boys this afternoon, I think you will be working your butts off. DESDI and BUBIN to the fore again then.
easy morning
