Spanair accident at Madrid
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I agree with previous posts. The Media are a disgrace at the moment with what they are reporting. Mindless garbage is a phrase that comes to mind. One report actually mentioned the fact the a/c didn't have the chance even to 'dump fuel' over the Atlantic. That's just sensationalist as this a/c cannot dump fuel.
In answer to a previous question.... yes we discuss all previous accident reports and try to learn from them.
My thoughts are with the families of those on board. This is so sad.
In answer to a previous question.... yes we discuss all previous accident reports and try to learn from them.
My thoughts are with the families of those on board. This is so sad.
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From: Oxfordshire
Facts.
Tragic in whatever circumstances.
However, why do ill informed people on here keep regurtitating so called "facts" that they have lifted from even less well informed media sources?
Unless you have concrete and accurate information, why post anything?
Rant over.
F
However, why do ill informed people on here keep regurtitating so called "facts" that they have lifted from even less well informed media sources?
Unless you have concrete and accurate information, why post anything?
Rant over.
F
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From: Oxenfforrdde
co22
''it just my imagination but do the MD-8x range seem to be involved in more accidents than other types of aircraft?''
yes it is your imagination I think, the Dc/Md 9/80 series has an respectable safety record,easily comparable with anything similar.
You may be mistaking the fact that it is still a very widely used a/c.
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Statement from Spanair
Spanair regrets to confirm that its flight number JK 5022, from Madrid to Las Palmas de Gran Canarias was involved in an incident at Madrid, at 14.45 hrs local time today.
JK is a code share* flight with Lufthansa LH 2554
Spanair is doing everything possible to assist the Spanish authorities at this difficult time, and has established a local help-line number for relatives or friends of those who may have been on board.
The number is. +34 800 400 200
Spanair will provide further information as soon as it becomes available.
Spanair regrets to confirm that its flight number JK 5022, from Madrid to Las Palmas de Gran Canarias was involved in an incident at Madrid, at 14.45 hrs local time today.
JK is a code share* flight with Lufthansa LH 2554
Spanair is doing everything possible to assist the Spanish authorities at this difficult time, and has established a local help-line number for relatives or friends of those who may have been on board.
The number is. +34 800 400 200
Spanair will provide further information as soon as it becomes available.
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From: LEMD
Hi all,
Sad day at LEMD. First departures now , RWY 36R is now open for departures. RWY36L closed ufn. The crash site is in between both runways. Emergency equipment and helicopters are still working the area, evacuating wounded and extinguising fire on the ground.
JM
Sad day at LEMD. First departures now , RWY 36R is now open for departures. RWY36L closed ufn. The crash site is in between both runways. Emergency equipment and helicopters are still working the area, evacuating wounded and extinguising fire on the ground.
JM
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From: In the shed
This is the only 100% reliable information so far since its comes direct from a Press Release. I have the same release from SAS and from Spanair themselves. When the next official release arrives on my desk I'll post it.
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From: somewhere in Asia
SAS Group statement
EuroInvestor.co.uk - SAS: Regarding Spanair flight JK 5022
SAS: Regarding Spanair flight JK 502220/08/2008 - 14:59
Regarding Spanair flight JK 5022
SAS Group regrets to confirm that one of its Spanair aircraft, anMD-80, with flight number JK 5022 from Madrid to Las Palmas was involved in an accident at Madrid Barajas Airport.
No further details of the accident are available at the moment. SAS is doing everything possible to help passengers and next-of-kin and to assist Spanish authorities at this difficult time.
A special phone number for next-of-kin will be released as soon as possible. SAS will provide further information as soon as it becomes available, see www.flysas.com
The media information center can be contacted at the following number: +46 8 797 29 44
SAS Group Corporate Communications
Regarding Spanair flight JK 5022
SAS Group regrets to confirm that one of its Spanair aircraft, anMD-80, with flight number JK 5022 from Madrid to Las Palmas was involved in an accident at Madrid Barajas Airport.
No further details of the accident are available at the moment. SAS is doing everything possible to help passengers and next-of-kin and to assist Spanish authorities at this difficult time.
A special phone number for next-of-kin will be released as soon as possible. SAS will provide further information as soon as it becomes available, see www.flysas.com
The media information center can be contacted at the following number: +46 8 797 29 44
SAS Group Corporate Communications
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From: USA