JAL 787 hits fire truck in Tampa
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At least the outboard section (approx. 8ft+) of the wing is replaceable. It's bolted on in the factory! However I would guess there would be some serious internal inspections to do
The wing tip section is made in Korea and the wing itself is Japan (Mitsubishi).
The wing tip section is made in Korea and the wing itself is Japan (Mitsubishi).
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Plane is repaired and scheduled to depart later tonight... June 2.
Airport is suggesting it was the fire truck at fault... parked too close. The area is rather tight at the end of the ramp.
Airport spokesperson will only say the insurance companies are working out who will pay the bill for the repair.
The welcome was for the first 787 to land at TPA and the first JAL flight... also for the national soccer team that chartered the flight.
As of now and for the foreseeable future, all 'greetings' are suspended.
That is what is being reported on the local news.
Airport is suggesting it was the fire truck at fault... parked too close. The area is rather tight at the end of the ramp.
Airport spokesperson will only say the insurance companies are working out who will pay the bill for the repair.
The welcome was for the first 787 to land at TPA and the first JAL flight... also for the national soccer team that chartered the flight.
As of now and for the foreseeable future, all 'greetings' are suspended.
That is what is being reported on the local news.
Last edited by Dog Driver; 2nd Jun 2014 at 23:09. Reason: more details
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also for the national soccer team in that case it has probly been a foul... The fire truck clearly tried to trip the plane up...
also for the national soccer team in that case it has probly been a foul... The fire truck clearly tried to trip the plane up...
