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Mutley1013

9th Jul 2019 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by NutLoose (Post 10514006)

I would say what caused it was the front tug wheel spinning his way up the metal ramp to suddenly finding a none slip deck where he then had grip and the spin being converted into traction and the unexpected sudden jerk from that grip.

To paraphrase, a front tug getting a good grip can end in a sudden jerk? A lesson for us all there I think.

John Eacott

9th Jul 2019 21:45

Maybe a chockman could have been a good idea?

sycamore

10th Jul 2019 12:25

Should have used cables from the mains; the towbar may well have had a problem going over the lip of the ramp at the top......

Jimmy.

27th Jul 2019 13:32

Anyone knows where it happened?

meleagertoo

27th Jul 2019 14:09

Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Jimmy.

27th Jul 2019 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by meleagertoo (Post 10529782)

Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Thanks!
:ok:

tottigol

27th Jul 2019 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutley1013 (Post 10514050)

To paraphrase, a front tug getting a good grip can end in a sudden jerk? A lesson for us all there I think.

Mut, I believe your sense of humor was lost there.:D

Mutley1013

27th Jul 2019 20:14

Thanks Tottigol. If one person chuckled (apart from me), then it was all worthwhile 😄

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