Pilot hit by ground vehicle during walk-around!
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Pilot hit by ground vehicle during walk-around!
Hello People,
During my walk around (in DXB) a dispatcher told me that a fellow pilot was hit by a ground vehicle just day before yesterday and seriously hurt his head.. Anyone know about this?
I thought these events only happened in MAN?
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During my walk around (in DXB) a dispatcher told me that a fellow pilot was hit by a ground vehicle just day before yesterday and seriously hurt his head.. Anyone know about this?
I thought these events only happened in MAN?
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Heard it was on B16 and he was ran over by a container high lifter that pushed back...
No word on his injuries.. I hope he is well and nothing serious...
No word on his injuries.. I hope he is well and nothing serious...
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Sadly the one in MAN (if you're talking circa 2001, 2002) dies of his injuries...
Yellow jackets and ear defenders mean JACK ALL on the ramp. Watch out for muppets...
Yellow jackets and ear defenders mean JACK ALL on the ramp. Watch out for muppets...
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Was also cautioned to be careful by a dispatcher when heading out of the walkaround the other day. Said the pilot bumped his head and was taken to the hospital.
Coincidentally found out that the rampers are not required to have a Dubai (or any) drivers license to drive on the ramp. Only an airport issued drivers permit. So be careful out there.
Coincidentally found out that the rampers are not required to have a Dubai (or any) drivers license to drive on the ramp. Only an airport issued drivers permit. So be careful out there.
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Years ago, I cut my head open on the trailing edge of a (DC3) wing while being concerned about someone else's safety.
I felt there was a message in that.
Mariners have an expression...
"One hand for the ship - and the other hand (most importantly) for yourself."
I felt there was a message in that.
Mariners have an expression...
"One hand for the ship - and the other hand (most importantly) for yourself."
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Pilot hit by ground vehicle during walk-round
Was also cautioned to be careful by a dispatcher when heading out of the walkaround the other day. Said the pilot bumped his head and was taken to the hospital.
Coincidentally found out that the rampers are not required to have a Dubai (or any) drivers license to drive on the ramp. Only an airport issued drivers permit. So be careful out there.
Coincidentally found out that the rampers are not required to have a Dubai (or any) drivers license to drive on the ramp. Only an airport issued drivers permit. So be careful out there.
In order to attain an Airport Driving Permit you must hold a valid UAE licence.
I would suggest that in future the information that you post is checked for validity before moving ahead.
As we all know, working on the ramp is very hazardous and every individual must always be fully aware of their surroundings and what is going on.
I would like to ask whether the individual involved was actually wearing a high viz tabard as I always seem to see folk not complying with this.
That being said, I wish him well and hopefully a speedy recovery.
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I will go out on a limb and say you are reading from the script.
Like any other questionable practice with this world class entity there are posts claiming there are ramp workers with expired licenses (not driving lic). Also ramp accidents are very common but are cleaned up quickly and quietly.
Of course any such claim will be vehemently denied, leaving analysts scratching their heads.
Another interesting aspect of this great entity, PR team jumps on any single violation anywhere else in the world and start preaching about rules, regulations and safe practices.
I will go out on a limb and say you are reading from the script.
Like any other questionable practice with this world class entity there are posts claiming there are ramp workers with expired licenses (not driving lic). Also ramp accidents are very common but are cleaned up quickly and quietly.
Of course any such claim will be vehemently denied, leaving analysts scratching their heads.
Another interesting aspect of this great entity, PR team jumps on any single violation anywhere else in the world and start preaching about rules, regulations and safe practices.
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It does seem like the walk around is the most dangerous part of the flight. Number one priority should be looking around for other vehicles. And avoid the temptation to walk between dollies.
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Heard from the FO I just flew with that the pilot who got knocked over was taken to RH where he was refused treatment as they did not know who was going to pay for it, put back in ambulance and taken to American Hospital and during trip had to be resuscitated.
No idea if it's true, but would explain the very quick email from Medical dept last week about how we could go anywhere to get emergency treatment.
No idea if it's true, but would explain the very quick email from Medical dept last week about how we could go anywhere to get emergency treatment.
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Land Hopper
You are such an obvious "management troll" that it's in fact funny to read your first - and probably unique - post :
I would suggest that in future the information that you post is checked for validity before moving ahead.
As we all know, working on the ramp is very hazardous and every individual must always be fully aware of their surroundings and what is going on.
I would like to ask whether the individual involved was actually wearing a high viz tabard ....
You are such an obvious "management troll" that it's in fact funny to read your first - and probably unique - post :
I would suggest that in future the information that you post is checked for validity before moving ahead.
As we all know, working on the ramp is very hazardous and every individual must always be fully aware of their surroundings and what is going on.
I would like to ask whether the individual involved was actually wearing a high viz tabard ....
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I would like to ask whether the individual involved was actually wearing a high viz tabard as I always seem to see folk not complying with this.
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The Ground Safety chaps are investigating. I heard from them that the pilot was doing his WAI and a "baggage truck" reversed into him & knocked him out cold as a result.
No further word yet, the GS boyo in question has yet to be seen since last week. More to follow i'm sure.
No further word yet, the GS boyo in question has yet to be seen since last week. More to follow i'm sure.
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Kobus Dunce,
when you cannot fault a guys argument, you attack him personally. You have done neither.
Instead, you have simply posted his content verbatim. If you cant contribute to the thread, quit whining. Many have had close calls on the walk around.
when you cannot fault a guys argument, you attack him personally. You have done neither.
Instead, you have simply posted his content verbatim. If you cant contribute to the thread, quit whining. Many have had close calls on the walk around.
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Kobus
I am not as you call it 'an obvious management troll' in any way or form. I am just an ordinary worker bee like the vast majority of us all.
I would also argue the fact that my office gives me a much better view of what happens on the ramp here at DXB than your cockpit too.
There are just a couple of points that I would like to make though:
The guys here would not be able to operate the equipment without an ADP as this is all access controlled and only activated by swiping their card. The same goes to the expiry date. Once over, the card simply will not start the ignition.
My next point is about adherence to wearing high visibility vests. Unfortunately, DA do not enforce this and even have an AAN in place that says you only need to wear this once you are within the 'ERA' of the particular stand being worked on. Again, this is not limited to the ramp teams but every individual that moves in this area.
Finally, I would like to say that after working in a good number of airports around the world the ground teams here do a fantastic job in very difficult and trying circumstances. Quite often in the face of adversity considering the EK decision making process coming from the 7th Floor as well as very often vindictive and spiteful Dispatchers trying to throw their minimal lack of authority around just because they don't like a particular individual.
At the end of the day, I repeat that ramp areas are very dangerous areas and everyone must move around as if they have eyes everywhere at the same time. I have seen too many incidents and fatal accidents to remember. The only point I was trying to make in my original post was that one should validate what they are told before posting as it only goes towards distorting the truth about what happened.
I am not as you call it 'an obvious management troll' in any way or form. I am just an ordinary worker bee like the vast majority of us all.
I would also argue the fact that my office gives me a much better view of what happens on the ramp here at DXB than your cockpit too.
There are just a couple of points that I would like to make though:
The guys here would not be able to operate the equipment without an ADP as this is all access controlled and only activated by swiping their card. The same goes to the expiry date. Once over, the card simply will not start the ignition.
My next point is about adherence to wearing high visibility vests. Unfortunately, DA do not enforce this and even have an AAN in place that says you only need to wear this once you are within the 'ERA' of the particular stand being worked on. Again, this is not limited to the ramp teams but every individual that moves in this area.
Finally, I would like to say that after working in a good number of airports around the world the ground teams here do a fantastic job in very difficult and trying circumstances. Quite often in the face of adversity considering the EK decision making process coming from the 7th Floor as well as very often vindictive and spiteful Dispatchers trying to throw their minimal lack of authority around just because they don't like a particular individual.
At the end of the day, I repeat that ramp areas are very dangerous areas and everyone must move around as if they have eyes everywhere at the same time. I have seen too many incidents and fatal accidents to remember. The only point I was trying to make in my original post was that one should validate what they are told before posting as it only goes towards distorting the truth about what happened.
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Coincidentally the information you received is incorrect.
In order to attain an Airport Driving Permit you must hold a valid UAE licence.
I would suggest that in future the information that you post is checked for validity before moving ahead.
As we all know, working on the ramp is very hazardous and every individual must always be fully aware of their surroundings and what is going on.
I would like to ask whether the individual involved was actually wearing a high viz tabard as I always seem to see folk not complying with this.
That being said, I wish him well and hopefully a speedy recovery.
In order to attain an Airport Driving Permit you must hold a valid UAE licence.
I would suggest that in future the information that you post is checked for validity before moving ahead.
As we all know, working on the ramp is very hazardous and every individual must always be fully aware of their surroundings and what is going on.
I would like to ask whether the individual involved was actually wearing a high viz tabard as I always seem to see folk not complying with this.
That being said, I wish him well and hopefully a speedy recovery.
However if one has a driver's license here, they can get a much higher paying job than being a ramper in 60 degree heat index. And my information is checked for validity. Is yours?
